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The Neue Zürcher Zeitung front page features stories on protests in France, a shooting near Paris, domestic Swiss politics regarding the upcoming Federal Council election, criticism of the University of Zurich, a retrospective on Soviet bard Vladimir Vysotsky, and Iran's oil situation. The…
Violent demonstrations have spread across France, reaching even peripheral areas. The report offers a glimpse into the protests through the eyes of a conservative mayor, a social worker, a leftist activist, and a desperate mother in the Alsace region.
A shooting incident in the greater Paris area has resulted in at least one death and five injuries, with President Macron characterizing it as a 'terrorist and racist attack'.
The SVP is facing a wide range of candidates in its search for a successor to Guy Parmelin, but no single candidate stands out, suggesting the party may be using the situation to deflect from its underlying issues.
FDP politician Raffaela Fehr strongly criticizes the University of Zurich, citing a lack of transparency, insufficient information, and questionable practices at the Center for Dental Medicine, also pointing out the dual role of Education Director Silvia Steiner.
The songs of Soviet bard Vladimir Vysotsky, who died in 1980, remain relevant and serve as a poignant commentary on contemporary Russia, reflecting a distrustful society living in fear and illusion.
The search for Guy Parmelin's successor in the Federal Council has been marked by unusual events, with a wave of candidates emerging after initially limited options, leaving a key question unresolved.
The Zurich branch of the SVP party has decided not to put forward any candidates for the Federal Council, with its president stating that 'Federal Councillors do not fall from the sky'.
Iran's ability to sell oil via its 'shadow fleet' may be diminishing, but experts believe Tehran is unlikely to capitulate, anticipating intensified conflict between the USA and Iran.
