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Indian miniature paintings get a Pakistani makeover in Switzerland

This content was published on May 16, 2019 Centuries-old Indian paintings have been given a contemporary twist thanks to a Swiss project involving Pakistani artists.

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Basel cross-border trams to run again after nightfall

This content was published on May 15, 2019 Two weeks after traffic between Basel and France was stopped due to attacks, cross-border services will again start running on Thursday.

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Two arrested in corruption investigation at Geneva airport

This content was published on May 15, 2019 The airport's head of security was one of two arrested in a corruption investigation involving the awarding of publicly-funded contracts.

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Why there are decorated saints in Swiss churches

This content was published on May 15, 2019 Dressed up skeletons abound in Swiss churches - who were they and where do they come from?

Football hooligans threatening to storm the pitch in Lucerne

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Five Grasshopper fans get stadium bans over Lucerne match

This content was published on May 14, 2019 Five Grasshopper fans have been banned from all Swiss football stadiums for their part in trouble which forced a match to be called off.

Ein Mädchen ist an den Masern erkrankt. Auf ihrem Rücken sieht man rote Flecken.

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How serious is Switzerland’s measles situation?

This content was published on May 14, 2019 In 2019, more measles cases have already been reported than in all of last year. But compared to a decade ago, it's still relatively low.

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Warmer weather sparks huge hike in Swiss e-bike sales

This content was published on May 14, 2019 On Tuesday, the cycling enthusiasts group dynaMot added more detailExternal link to figures put out by the Swiss Bicycle Suppliers AssociationExternal link in March. DynaMot’s annual report on bike sales concurred that the number of e-bike sales soared by 28% last year, compared to a rise of 2.7% for all categories of bicycle. Some 110,000 e-bikes were sold in Switzerland last year – the first…

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Record-breaking Chinese tourist party descends on Switzerland

This content was published on May 14, 2019 Some 12,000 Chinese guests are arriving in Switzerland for the largest work incentive tour party ever to visit the Alpine state.

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Shock and outrage over violent football fans

This content was published on May 13, 2019 Swiss football officials have expressed dismay about hooligans forcing a top-flight match to be called off on Sunday.

History

Ban on wearing religious symbols upheld in Geneva

This content was published on May 13, 2019 An appeal to suspend a provision of a Geneva law that reinforces the separation of religion and state has failed.

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