“The FDFA [Swiss foreign ministry] confirms that a Swiss employee of the Swiss Embassy in Tehran died in a fatal accident on Tuesday,” the ministry in Bern said in a statement. “The FDFA and its head Federal Councillor Ignazio Cassis are shocked by the tragic death and express their deepest …
Read More »Swiss voters support ‘burqa ban’ that outlaws wearing of facial coverings in public places
Supporters of the “burqa ban” have prevailed in the Alpine country, with 51.2 percent being in favor and 48.8 percent being against, official data showed after votes were counted. In line with the Swiss system of direct democracy, the country’s constitution will now be amended to forbid face coverings in …
Read More »Swiss scientists announce breakthrough in 60-year-old Soviet mystery, claiming Dyatlov Pass skiers caused own deaths in avalanche
For six decades, amateur detectives and media analysts alike have speculated about how nine young hikers died in mysterious circumstances on a mountainside in a remote Russian region. Now, though, in what may solve the half-century-old riddle, a team of researchers from Switzerland claims it has cracked the long-standing question …
Read More »HUNDREDS of Brits ‘vanish’ from Swiss ski resort after being ordered into quarantine amid new Covid-19 strain scare
Verbier, a Swiss ski resort extremely popular among wealthy British tourists, has suddenly seen about half the Brits who came there to spend their Christmas holidays disappear without a trace. The strange incident appears to be little but an act of defiance, though, as the Swiss authorities had earlier imposed …
Read More »Swiss curfews and Dutch gathering ban come in as Europe battles second coronavirus wave
“It’s really not going well – not with the infection rate and not at the hospitals,” Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Tuesday, adding that more measures may be imposed in the coming weeks if the spread of the virus doesn’t slow. It comes as the Dutch government voted …
Read More »It became known that music affects Swiss cheese
Cheese, which is regularly “listened to” hip-hop had more fruit notes in the flavorThe music playing during the ripening of cheese can affect the taste and aroma of the final product, and hip-hop in this case gives the best results. To such conclusion came the Swiss cheese-maker Bits Wampfler, which …
Read More »The Swiss climber has conquered Mont Blanc in record time. Video
Dani Arnold chose one of the most difficult areas.The Swiss Dani Arnold has set a new world record speed climbing of the Mont Blanc. This is called “free solo,” meaning without a partner and insurance. 2 hours and 4 minutes athletic climbed to the summit of Pointe Walker height 4208 …
Read More »For living in this Swiss village, you can get $70 thousand. Photo
The authorities went to extreme measures to save the village. Looking for a life change? This utopian, stunningly beautiful Swiss village has a great offer for you. A small village called Albinen is a quiet, picturesque place with magnificent views of the Alps. But the young Swiss do not really …
Read More »In this Swiss village time seemed to have stopped. Photo
A place that is worth to see for everyone. In the Swiss Alps is a small settlement Tawian, which is popular with tourists wanting to look at the way of life 100 years ago. The village is located at an altitude of 1649 meters above sea level, was a real …
Read More »Returns to Ukraine Swiss airline
Swiss announced his return to Ukraine in 2018. Swiss airline Swiss announced the resumption of flights to Ukraine from March 26, 2018. In March the airline will operate the first flight Zurich-Kiev after a 4 year hiatus. Flights on this route will be operated four times a week on Mondays, …
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