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The Tages-Anzeiger front page features news on age discrimination in HR, the financial impact of a potential VAT increase, a new drug for sleep apnea, and a legal perspective on a social media controversy involving a child racer. There is also a sponsored article promoting winter tourism in Swiss…
Young recruiters admit to discarding applications from candidates over 50 due to perceived cost, outdatedness, and desperation, with hundreds of applications per position and limited time for resume reviews leading to age being an easy exclusion criterion.
The upcoming vote on financing the AHV (Swiss Pension Fund) involves a potential VAT increase that would burden households by an average of 180 Swiss francs per year, though the impact varies significantly among different households.
This sponsored article highlights Swiss mountain villages that offer a magical experience after sunset, with cozy lights, local cuisine, and wellness amenities for tourists after the day-trippers have left.
The 'php2shell' security vulnerability affects the core of the PHP language, which powers a significant portion of the web, and this article explains what companies and individuals need to know about the threat to Swiss websites and data.
Experts assess common remedies for sleep disturbances, debunking myths and providing advice on what truly helps, including whether listening to podcasts before sleep is harmful.
A new medication offers hope for loud snorers by reducing sleep apnea episodes by 44 percent.
A lawyer discusses the one-year ban imposed on 5-year-old kart racer Emily, a social media star, stating that parents who publicly expose their children in such activities should expect them not to remain anonymous.
Raiffeisen is introducing a separate app for certain Twint payments to combat fraud, as criminals have been taking over Twint accounts; an expert explains the protective measures and who they affect.
