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Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Monday
Oct 17, 2022 · Update about the SWISS pilots strike, price of cross-border train tickets to increase, and other Swiss news in our roundup on Monday.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Aug 27, 2024 · Why Germans like to settle in Switzerland, MPs refuse to allow firearms instruction in public schools; population feels younger for longer; and other news in our roundup on Tuesday.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Apr 25, 2023 · Inflation has 'eaten up' Swiss salaries; employers present a plan to boost the workforce; and other news in our roundup on Tuesday.
Basel - The Local
Basel Fasnacht: What you should know about Switzerland's largest carnival.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Wednesday
Oct 5, 2022 · Covid cases are increasing substantially, prices are not falling despite lower inflation, and other Swiss news in our roundup on Wednesday.
Five big news stories from Switzerland you need to know about …
Sep 6, 2024 · Switzerland is rocked by 'forged signature' scandal, and a controversial pension reform comes to the ballot box — these are among the Swiss news The Local reported this week.
IN PICTURES: What's the latest after ... - The Local Switzerland
Jun 24, 2024 · Parts of Switzerland including the canton of Graubünden and the resort of Zermatt were hit by huge floods over the weekend which left buildings and roads destroyed. Here's the latest as two people remain missing.
Crime - The Local
Three children injured in Zurich knife attack outside daycare centre. A stabbing attack on children outside a Zurich daycare centre on Tuesday left one boy seriously wounded and two others injured, said police. A Chinese national was detained after the attack.
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
Dec 21, 2023 · Negotiations are underway to stave off a strike at Geneva airport; tenants hit a setback in the Swiss parliament; and more news in our roundup on Thursday. Negotiations to decide if Geneva airport strike will take place.