Switzerland
6 Apr
However, the Matterhorn is also infamous for its treacherous conditions, and many climbers have lost their lives attempting to conquer it. Today, the Matterhorn remains a symbol of Switzerland and a popular attraction for those seeking both adventure and the natural beauty of the Swiss Alps.
25 Nov
Constitutionally neutral Switzerland had resisted European pressure to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine. But Bern ultimately agreed to return 25 unused models, provided they did not end up on the battlefield.
27 Oct 2023
The innocent victims of both the Hamas attack and Israeli air strikes on Gaza dominate the dailies after Al Jazeera's Gaza bureau chief learns his family has been killed in an Israeli air strike while reporting on that very strike. Also, Sweden's tourism board releases a video to clear up apparently common confusion with Switzerland.
30 Sep 2023
Yury Garavsky has confessed to being involved in the kidnapping of political opponents of Belarus' leader in 1999. They were later murdered. He now is on trial in Switzerland, and the verdict is expected on Thursday.
6 Jul 2023
The past decade has seen an acceleration of medical research on LSD, a hallucinogenic substance discovered in the 1940s and banned 30 years later. In Switzerland, several clinics and hospitals now have permission to administer the drug to patients for depression or anxiety disorders, under strict supervision. But the enthusiasm surrounding the substance is such that some specialists are concerned about the risks of self-medication, particularly in Germany.
19 Jun 2023
The government plans a 75% emission cut by 2050 but the right-wing Swiss People's Party warned the plan will cause energy prices to rise. A separate vote on higher corporate taxes is being held.
18 Jun 2023
The war in Ukraine is stirring debate in one of Europe's last neutral states. Switzerland is certainly not looking to scrap neutrality, it’s just not sure what it actually means.
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Two men have been arrested in Germany over suspicions that they spied for Russia and were part of a plot to sabotage aid to Ukraine by trying to blow up military infrastructure on German soil, the authorities announced on Thursday.
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Exactly five years ago, the world watched in horror as Paris's Notre-Dame Cathedral was ravaged by flames. Today, carpenters and artisans are hammering away to meet a December 8 deadline for the Gothic landmark's grand reopening. Spectators attending the Paris Olympics this summer will already be able to admire the renovated structure from the outside. Meanwhile, life has resumed on the Île de la Cité, the island that's home to Notre-Dame in the historical heart of the French capital. The square in front of the cathedral and its surroundings are even set for a makeover.
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IN THE PRESS – Friday, April 12: The media reacts to the death of controversial former NFL star O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of killing his ex-wife and her friend in 1994. Meanwhile, children in Poland rejoice as homework is banned...but not everyone is happy with the decision.
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Nigeria has revoked 924 dormant mining licences while calling on investors to apply for the licences offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Meanwhile, the Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry is urging the government to review the mining industry strategy to attract mineral exploration investments, reignite mining project development, and accelerate new mineral discoveries.
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Engineers at Columbia University's Creative Machines Lab have developed Emo – a robot capable of mimicking human facial expressions – to “enhance the interactions between humans and robots.” Emma Jehle has more.
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The first fitness summit and Awards event in Nigeria, Wemove, took place at Lekki Phase I, Lagos a few weeks back. Powered by the Institute Of Registered Exercise Professionals And Purefitness Africa, the event brought together all fitness lovers and professionals, from across the country, in a bid to celebrate fitness and wellness in Nigeria. GuardianTV was at the event to report all the conversations on core issues faced by the fitness industry in Nigeria.