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The Tages-Anzeiger front page features several prominent stories. A key piece discusses the latest PISA study, highlighting Switzerland's strong performance in math but concerns over declining reading skills among students. Another major story details a significant miscarriage of justice in Zurich…
A new PISA study reveals that while Swiss students continue to excel in mathematics internationally, reading comprehension scores have been declining for 15 years, mirroring a global trend possibly influenced by social media. The study highlights top-performing students who are also experiencing a…
In an unprecedented miscarriage of justice in Zurich, a 14-year-old girl fabricated abuse allegations, resulting in her mother and stepfather being wrongly imprisoned for 20 months after four expert assessments and two court rulings were deceived. An interview discusses the devastating…
Financial expert Ivonne Senn explains how emotional patterns, such as stress-induced donations or impulse purchases, can sabotage personal finances, and suggests nurturing one's relationship with money similarly to a romantic relationship to improve savings and investment habits.
This article profiles Boris Liebe, an electrician at EWZ, who earns 100,000 Swiss francs annually, and describes the demanding nature of his job, which sometimes requires him to work late hours and be away from home.
A significant weather change is expected on Tuesday as a cold front brings thunderstorms and strong gusts up to 100 km/h, marking the end of the late summer warmth and the beginning of autumn conditions.
With AI making deepfakes increasingly realistic, this sponsored article provides practical tips for recognizing and protecting oneself from digital deceptions, such as fake voices and videos, in everyday situations.
Monika Sattler, who cycled all 124 drivable Swiss passes, shares her rankings of the best cycling routes, highlighting particularly impressive passes, challenging climbs, and those with high motorcycle traffic.
Residents in Zurich's iconic Bernoulli housing estate are facing difficulties in complying with new regulations for fossil-free heating, illustrating the broader challenges of transitioning to sustainable energy sources, though solutions are being explored if all parties cooperate.
A power struggle is unfolding within France's Rassemblement National party, as Jordan Bardella, who previously seemed set for a leadership role, now faces potential pushback from Marine Le Pen, a development that could significantly impact the 2027 presidential election.
