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The Neue Zürcher Zeitung front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Top stories include commentary on US tariffs and their impact on Switzerland and the EU, the ongoing Ukraine war with updates on drone attacks and leadership changes, a financial scam in Zurich involving Uber…
A commentary by Peter A. Fischer argues that Donald Trump's protectionist stance requires Switzerland and the EU to take countermeasures against new US tariffs, stating that while Trump remains Trump, it is important to prevent protectionism from becoming the global norm.
Donald Trump has announced an investigation and likely new tariffs against the EU, reportedly due to Google fines, with implications for the European economy and Switzerland.
The new US tariffs are seen as favoring the EU over Switzerland, leading to protests from the Swiss economy.
Ukrainian drone attacks have hit Russian logistics centers and impacted fuel availability, causing discontent but not widespread resistance against the Kremlin's war policy.
A live ticker reports on the war in Ukraine, including an attack on a holiday camp in a Russian-occupied area and the evacuation of Wildberries employees.
Nina L. Khrushcheva's guest commentary argues that for the war to end, the current Russian political regime must fundamentally change.
Criminals in Zurich have been defrauded of 1.5 million Swiss francs through an elaborate scam, with the investigation tracing back to masterminds in Egypt.
A historical account details how a mob of a hundred people hunted foreigners in Zurich 130 years ago, escalating conflicts in the working-class district amidst a rapid increase in the foreign population.
A live ticker reports on heatwaves in Europe, including significant evacuations in France and a hopeful outlook in Madrid, alongside the tragic death of two firefighters in Bordeaux.
A commentary by Peter Rásonyi suggests that Europe's climate policy should focus more on adaptation and less on unrealistic illusions in the face of increasing heatwaves.
This article profiles Beat Hefti, a renowned Swiss lifeguard, highlighting the continued existence of the idyllic swimming pool experience.
