PISA Study: Math skills decline, but Switzerland wins in one category ↗
Front page leadSwitzerland's performance in the PISA study shows a decline in math skills, but the country has achieved a top position in a specific category.
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Japanese coffee chain to compete with Starbucks in Switzerland ↗
A Japanese coffee chain is set to open in Switzerland, increasing competition for existing major players like Starbucks.
Army chief: "Anyone wanting to destabilize Europe could start in Switzerland" ↗
Switzerland's army chief warns that the country could be a potential starting point for those seeking to destabilize Europe.
Domestic violence: Heatwave might be responsible for the increase ↗
An increase in domestic and sexual violence is observed, with the recent heatwave being investigated as a potential contributing factor.
Fail Tuesday: The best fails and wins of the week ↗
A collection of humorous fails and wins from the past week.
Driver overlooks car: Woman (25) injured in severe accident on A4 ↗
A severe accident on the A4 motorway left a 25-year-old woman seriously injured after a driver failed to see her car.
Comparison portal expects further increase in health insurance premiums ↗
A comparison portal forecasts an ongoing rise in health insurance premiums in Switzerland.
Asylum observatory criticizes high hurdles for family reunification ↗
The Asylum Observatory is raising concerns about significant obstacles faced by individuals seeking to reunite with their families.
This festival is different than you think: 8 surprises at ZURICH POP CON ↗
A promotional piece highlighting the unique aspects and surprises of the ZURICH POP CON festival.
Wagenknecht denies being an accomplice to the AfD ↗
Sahra Wagenknecht rejects accusations of acting as an accomplice to the AfD party in Germany.
Fans set off pyros, FCZ applauds and then retracts ↗
Supporters of FC Zurich ignited pyrotechnics, an action that was initially applauded by the club before a subsequent retraction.
Thousands commemorate war criminal Ratko Mladić in Serbia ↗
A large number of people gathered in Serbia to pay tribute to the indicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.
Analyst: "The result was not a protest vote" on AfD's triumph ↗
A political scientist explains that the AfD's electoral success was not solely a protest vote.
Oscar winner shocks with documentary on ICE operations ↗
An Oscar-winning filmmaker has released a documentary that reportedly shocks viewers with its portrayal of ICE operations.
Over 70 injured in Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia ↗
Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia have resulted in over 70 casualties.
Geneva banker Mirabaud faces trial for bribery ↗
A banker from Geneva, associated with Mirabaud, is facing legal proceedings on bribery charges.
After several days of ceasefire: Kyiv under renewed shelling ↗
Following a temporary pause in hostilities, the Ukrainian capital Kyiv has again come under Russian attack.
Saxony-Anhalt: Postal votes likely prevented an absolute AfD majority ↗
The outcome in Saxony-Anhalt suggests that postal votes may have prevented the AfD from securing an absolute majority.
Belgium withdraws confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino ↗
Belgium has expressed a lack of confidence in FIFA President Gianni Infantino and is planning a confrontation.
Serbian football fans celebrate war criminal in derby ↗
During a football derby, Serbian fans displayed banners and celebrated indicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.
Zverev in title form – who can stop him in New York? ↗
Alexander Zverev is performing exceptionally well and is considered a strong contender for the title at the upcoming US Open.
Australia declares war on social media algorithms ↗
The Australian government is taking action against social media algorithms, signaling a new regulatory approach.
Nuclear waste disposal: Federal Councillor Rösti promises transparent dialogue… ↗
Federal Councillor Rösti has pledged to engage in a transparent dialogue regarding nuclear waste disposal, while protests occur.
Baerbock on Infantino as UN Secretary-General: Absurdity... ↗
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock expresses her strong opinion on the possibility of Gianni Infantino becoming UN Secretary-General.
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