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New night watchman appointed to Lausanne Cathedral

This content was published on Dec 20, 2023 A new voice will call out the hours from the top of Lausanne Cathedral from January 1.

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The little-known risks of carrying a Swiss Army knife

This content was published on Dec 19, 2023 In Japan, a man was convicted of carrying a Swiss Army knife. It can happen in other countries, too.

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Swiss households likely to cut spending on Christmas gifts

This content was published on Dec 18, 2023 The average gifting budget has fallen to CHF411 ($473), down from last year's record of CHF500.

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Swiss trade unions generally satisfied with wage negotiations

This content was published on Dec 18, 2023 The Swiss trade union umbrella organisation Travail.Suisse considers wage negotiations to be satisfactory overall. The slight increase expected in 2024 applies above all to employment relationships governed by collective agreements. For the economy as a whole, however, real wages will stagnate after three years of falling purchasing power. Overall, real wages will remain below their…

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Illegal adoptions from Sri Lanka: ‘These wounds do not heal’

This content was published on Dec 18, 2023 Strangers in their own country: a study shows for the first time the consequences for Sri Lankan children adopted in Switzerland.

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Swiss court grants asylum rights to Afghan women

This content was published on Dec 17, 2023 The Federal Administrative Court has upheld an appeal by two Afghan women against their deportation from Switzerland.

People cool off during hot summer in Switzerland.

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2023 was second hottest year on record, says Swiss weather service

This content was published on Dec 17, 2023 The Swiss weather service SRF Meteo says 2023 was the second warmest in Switzerland since records began. Last year was even hotter.

Memorial march for victims of shootings held in Sion, southern Switzerland.

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Memorial march held for victims of fatal shootings in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 17, 2023 Around 500 people took part in a march on Saturday in memory of the victims of fatal shootings in Sion in southern Switzerland last week.

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Peter Zumthor’s key building material is light

This content was published on Dec 17, 2023 Internationally celebrated Swiss architect Peter Zumthor turned 80 this year with major works in the spotlight and in progress.

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Peter Zumthor gallery

This content was published on Dec 17, 2023

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