Dec 27, 2024 · Every year, Switzerland gets a new president. It happens so often that some Swiss people don’t know the name of their head of state. The role of Swiss president doesn’t come with the power of most presidencies. Switzerland’s president is selected from the seven-member Federal Council and the role comes with no additional constitutional powers than those conferred on the other six federal ...

25 October 2024. By Neptune MONSIEUR AZNAVOUR **** (vo French) Writing last week about excellent to failed biopics, I mentioned that the best are often about musical artists. Well, here’s yet another example – this outstanding story of Charles Aznavour’s fascinating life. Who does not know the great songwriter, singer, actor Aznavour? …

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Sep 13, 2024 · By Bill Harby What exactly is the alpine descent or désalpe / alpabzug? This article explores the event’s history and where to see it. In Switzerland, we know the clock will soon strike autumn when processions of cows crowned with flowers and hung with huge clanging bells, descend from summer alpine pastures to their winter barns before the snows come. Led by cowherds and children dressed ...

Dec 27, 2024 · Data published this week by the Swiss insurance company Suva, show a rise in the number of people over 40 involved in ski accidents. Ski Accident © Pytyczech ...

Nov 9, 2024 · Data published this week by the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) shows that residential housing has risen in price by 18% since 2019. In the most recent quarter (Q3 2024) it rose 0.7%. Photo by maxxup on Pexels.com With prices rising by 19%, stand alone houses have risen by more than apartments (+17.4%) over the same period. With the exception of Q1 2020, Q1 2021, Q1 2022, Q1 2023 and Q1 2024 ...

On 20 December 2024, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visited Bern to conclude the long negotiations between Switzerland and the EU on their future relationship, reported RTS. Photo by

Jan 3, 2025 · Switzerland’s rapidly disappearing public car parking 03/01/2025 By Le News

Jul 12, 2024 · The first suicide in the controversial death capsule, dubbed “Sarco”, is set to take place in the next few weeks, reported SRF. Sarco device – source Wikipedia Philip Nitschke, the Australian inventor of the device, has chosen Switzerland to launch the use of his invention. The pod, which creates an airtight space, fills with nitrogen upon the push of a …

Nov 9, 2024 · Laws in France, Italy and Austria require drivers to fit winter tyres or carry chains between certain dates. In Germany, winter tires are mandatory for driving on snow, slush and ice. However, Switzer