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Swiss remain European champions of rail commuting

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 The Swiss took the train on average 71 times last year, travelling 2,398 kilometres by rail, according to the latest figures from the European Statistical Office, Eurostat. Measured by distance travelled per capita, Switzerland is a European leader. The average train distance covered by train passengers in Switzerland last year far outstripped its nearest rivals.…

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Switzerland grants 18 more countries access to bank details

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 The Swiss parliament has approved the automatic exchange of bank data with 18 additional countries from 2021. Turkey failed to make the cut.

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Fact check: Do you need to know about fondue to become Swiss?

This content was published on Dec 10, 2019 Is that really true? Here is the second collection of answers to some of our readers' quirkier queries.

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Hospitals report rising number of attacks on staff

This content was published on Dec 8, 2019 Swiss public hospitals are tightening their security in response to increasing attacks on their staff.

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Dieudonné faces Swiss legal case for racist comments

This content was published on Dec 8, 2019 Controversial French comedian Dieudonné is facing legal proceedings in Geneva, accused of using racist speech.

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How Swiss artists are joining in the climate change debate

This content was published on Dec 7, 2019 Switzerland’s identity, so closely tied to its climate, is changing as the country slowly warms. Artists are now stepping into the mainstream debate.

Christoph Blocher describes the painting Veillard et deux enfants (left) by Swiss painter Albert Anker

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Blocher puts art collection on display

This content was published on Dec 6, 2019 Christoph Blocher, one of Switzerland’s best-known politicians, is exhibiting 127 pieces from his art collection at the Fondation Pierre Gianadda.

A burned out money truck at Daillens in canton Vaud

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Why is Switzerland a target for cash truck heists?

This content was published on Dec 6, 2019 Western Switzerland has seen nearly a dozen violent money truck heists since 2006, and three since the beginning of this year.

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Gaining Swiss citizenship shown to boost earnings

This content was published on Dec 6, 2019 Foreigners who gain Swiss citizenship generally increase their annual earnings by CHF5,000 compared to those who don't get naturalized.

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What Swiss Santas learn in class

This content was published on Dec 6, 2019 Swiss-style Santas, known as "Samichlauses", go to refresher courses every year to stay at the top of their game.

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