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Forbidden love at the Zurich Film Festival

This content was published on Oct 4, 2018 A window onto a world some people never knew existed: that of Orthodox Jews living in the heart of Zurich.

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An Orthodox Jew who breaks the rules

This content was published on Oct 4, 2018 Screenwriter Thomas Meyer and director Michael Steiner talk about their comedy, "Wolkenbruch", working in Yiddish and keeping things authentic.

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Swiss justice: Art collector must pay CHF11.4 million arrears on VAT

This content was published on Oct 4, 2018 Art collector Urs Schwarzenbach has been ordered to pay CHF11.4 million ($11.5) in value added tax (VAT) arrears by Switzerland's highest court.

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Vaping giant JUUL to set up in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 4, 2018 The American company JUUL, which specializes in the manufacture of electronic cigarettes, is preparing to set up in the Swiss city of Zug.

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New campaign urges sterilisation and microchipping of cats

This content was published on Oct 3, 2018 A campaign launched by the organisation Swiss Animal Protection is encouraging cat owners to help stop the proliferation of strays.

Two boys smoke at a traditional event in Appenzell

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Switzerland: the land of the tobacco industry

This content was published on Oct 3, 2018 Though Switzerland has not yet ratified the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, Geneva is hosting an important meeting on the treaty.

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Photos of workers were a labour of love

This content was published on Oct 3, 2018 Swiss photographer Emil Acklin documented the social and political history of Zurich from 1930-1950. He trained his lens on people at work.

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You have your Swiss degree – now what?

This content was published on Oct 3, 2018 How do foreign graduates from Swiss universities find jobs? Fungai Mettler from Zimbabwe gives tips on attracting employers' attention.

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The natural catastrophe that changed Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 2, 2018 Exactly 150 years ago, Switzerland’s lakes and rivers broke their banks, flooding many parts of the country.

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An abundant mushroom season

This content was published on Oct 2, 2018

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