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WEBA small conservative party has launched a referendum against hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel next year. Mushroom hunters cautioned about toxic lookalikes. Mushroom hunters are being warned of the spread of a new species could send you to hospital. Children injured and driver dead after sports hall crash.
Swiss food chain threatened by US giant - WRS
WEBFeb 1, 2024 · A successful Swiss fast-food start up is being threatened by a US giant. The chain Burek King – named after the traditional Turkish dish – is being sued by Burger King. The US company says the names are too similar. A complaint was lodged with the Federal Institute of Intellectual Property – which has backed the burger chain.
Call for parliamentary debate on Switzerland's UN Security Seat
WEBFeb 7, 2022 · Pixabay. The Swiss People’s Party wants to hold a special session of parliament to discuss this country’s seat on the UN Security Council. In June this year, Switzerland may be offered a place on the ten-member non-permanent council.
Dead whale on bank of Lake Zurich - WRS
WEBAug 20, 2024 · A dead sperm whale has washed on the banks of Lake Zurich. The carcass was surrounded by experts. There were immediate theories, the animal was frozen in a glacier or it was a pet kept by an oligarch. It is, of course, a fake. The hyper realistic 15-metre-long model has been set up by a Belgium group, the …
New defence plan put forward - WRS
WEBFeb 15, 2024 · (c) Martyn Wraight. The government is putting forward a new plan to finance defence. The Defence Minister, Viola Amherd, says spending has been cut for the last few years – and it will take time to correct that.
Initiative to cement neutrality - WRS
WEBNov 10, 2022 · Pixabay. An initiative to further entrench Swiss neutrality has been launched. Backers of the campaign feel that neutrality is being weakened by Switzerland following sanctions set by the EU or other bodies.
Geneva vote results - WRS
WEBMonday, 4 March 2024 06:30. In Geneva, the issues were enough to get the vote out – turnout was over 50%, that’s historically high. Genevans backed the federal 13th month pension payment – with a clear 75%. But on the local level, there was clear support for changing the way car tax is calculated. Voters accepted the counter-project put ...
Stones Bern concert cancelled - WRS
WEBJun 15, 2022 · The Rolling Stones have cancelled their concert this Friday in Bern. Mick Jagger tweeted his apologies – but he says he’s tested positive for Covid. The band says the safety of the public, musicians and the crew come first. The promoters say the tickets will remain valid and the concert will be rescheduled – but its not yet known when ...
3 on trial for attempted murder - WRS
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Three men are on trial in Geneva for attempted murder after a vicious attack on a drunk man in the Old Town in May 2023. The defendants, aged between 19 and 21, told the court it wasn’t their intention to kill the man. Judges heard from the prosecution that it was only luck and the intervention of a passer-by that the man survived.
Switzerland will have to wait for missiles - WRS
WEBTuesday, 18 June 2024 06:30. Switzerland will have to wait before taking delivery of new patriot missiles from the United States, despite contracts already being signed. A few months ago, this country signed a CHF 300m deal with the US for the missiles, which should be delivered in 2030. But the Americans want to send the systems to Ukraine first.
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