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The NZZ front page features a mix of international and domestic news. Prominently displayed are stories discussing the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the economic implications of oil prices and fuel costs in Switzerland, and a commentary on the perceived threat from Russia. Domestic news includes a…
This commentary argues for a more realistic assessment of the threat posed by Russia, suggesting that while Russia's military is stalled in Ukraine, the fear of an attack on NATO is disproportionate, and Europe prefers to ignore the reality of Putin's conflict with the West.
Swiss drivers pay significantly more for gasoline and diesel than in countries like the US or Japan, with taxes identified as a major contributing factor beyond high labor and infrastructure costs.
This commentary suggests that while the US has become the leading oil nation under Trump, American citizens are paying the price at the pump.
Switzerland needs caregivers, but much of the allocated CHF 350 million goes to private Spitex firms instead of directly to them, prompting three parliamentary initiatives.
The CEO of the Swiss aid organization 'Glückskette' discusses donor fatigue, Swiss solidarity, and why some disasters garner more donations than others, as the organization celebrates its 80th anniversary.
A profile of Helmi Sigg, a 74-year-old personality deeply connected to Thalwil, reflecting on his childhood in a village that has transformed into a commuter town, noting it has become 'quieter, richer, cleaner'.
This fact-check examines which doomsday scenarios experts deem nonsensical and what genuinely concerns them regarding the capabilities of artificial intelligence.
Under the new national coach Jürgen Klopp, Germany's performance in the 1-1 draw against the Netherlands is not yet perfect, but there are positive signs.
