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Zurich dog attacked by beaver
Dog owners, beware, your pet’s summer swim could lead to a beaver brawl. That’s exactly what happened near Zurich, when Naomi’s Labradoodle, Lili, was attacked in the Glatt River. While cooling off in the water, the 7-year-old dog was suddenly...

Swiss Minister calls on PM
By A Staff Reporter,Kathmandu, July 8: Swiss Federal Foreign Minister Ignazio Daniel Giovanni Cassis paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday. The meeting, which took place at the Prime Minister's residence in Baluwatar,...

Switzerland’s proposed inheritance tax could undermine wealth hub status
Switzerland’s reputation as a magnet for ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals may soon be under threat. A proposed nationwide 50% inheritance tax aimed at estates over CHF50m ($55m) will be put to a referendum among the population. The measure...

In Switzerland, Meat Labels Must Now Disclose Animal Cruelty Practices
4 Mins Read The Swiss government has approved new labelling rules that mandate businesses to declare if the meat and dairy products they’re selling are linked to animal suffering. In a big win for animal rights activists and food transparency,...
Trump tariffs give watch sellers a hard time in Swiss hub
By Marleen Kaesebier LUCERNE, Switzerland (Reuters) -Swiss watch sellers in Lucerne have endured a tough three months since U.S. President Donald Trump piled pressure on the luxury business with the threat of hefty tariffs, reducing interest from...
Malaysia, Switzerland Explore Cooperation In Heritage-based Development
PUTRAJAYA, July 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysia and Switzerland continue to strengthen bilateral relations through discussions on potential areas of cooperation to reinforce their shared commitment to heritage-based development and community values....

Novartis maps launch of malaria drug for newborns after Swiss approval

Swiss MLS goalie Frei resting at home after on-field collision
Seattle Sounders goalkeeper Stefan Frei was resting at home on Monday after suffering a head injury in a stoppage-time collision Sunday in a 1-1 MLS draw with Columbus. The 39-year-old Swiss collided with Crew midfielder Amar Sejdic in the final...

Switzerland To Allocate CHF 5B For Ukraine's Reconstruction Zelensky
(MENAFN- UkrinForm) The head of state reported this on Facebook , according to Ukrinform. Video: Office of the President of Ukraine "We discussed the global situation, cooperation with partners, and Switzerland's support and assistance. I am...

New Bern man charged with felony statutory rape of a child, held without bond
A New Bern man is facing a felony statutory rape of a child charge, after the Craven County Sheriff's Office received a sexual assault of a minor female report, according to CCSO. CCSO says that Javier Vazquez, 19, of New Bern was identified as...

Swiss Plane Makes Emergency Landing After Smoke Alert
Mon 07 Jul 2025 | 09:45 PM A Swiss International Air Lines flight en route from Belgrade to Zurich was forced to make an emergency landing in southern Germany on Monday after light smoke was detected in the rear section of the passenger cabin. The...

Swiss Foreign Minister Cassis visits CG office
KATHMANDU: Visiting Foreign Minister of Switzerland Ignazio Daniele Giovanni Cassis and his delegation visited the Chaudhary Group (CG) office on Monday. This visit marks a significant moment in recognizing the impactful collaboration between the...

Swiss Market Slumps On Monday
The Swiss stock market extended its losing streak to three sessions on Monday, shedding almost 40 points or 0.3 percent since the middle of last week. The SMI opened under pressure and then spent much of the day bouncing back and forth across the...

Switzerland, Germany sign for IRIS-T SLM purchase under ESSI
Germany and Switzerland have signed a programme agreement for the procurement of IRIS-T SLM medium-range ground-based air defence (GBAD MR) systems under the European Sky Shield Initiative (ESSI). The agreement was formalised by Swiss National...

Chihuahua credited for saving owner who fell while hiking in Switzerland

SWISS flight LX1413 diverts to Friedrichshafen after smoke detected onboard
Swiss A220-371 HB-JCD © Charles – https://www.flickr.com/photos/charles79/52215804374/, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=163669569On July 7, 2025, SWISS International Airlines flight LX1413 from Belgrade to Zurich, operated bt...

Hidden paintings and radical art: Why Zurich should be your next cultural escape
When I checked into my hotel, I noticed a man slumped in the corner of the lobby. He looked dishevelled, more like a jet-lagged backpacker than a guest at a five-star retreat. The front desk staff barely glanced at him, so I thought better of...

Swiss firms hopeful about Vietnam’s int’l financial center
The plan, enshrined in a resolution passed by the Vietnamese National Assembly on June 27, will create regulatory sandboxes for financial technology. As part of a push to drag Vietnam’s financial system into the modern age while slashing red tape,...

Zurich acquires risk management insurtech BOXX
Zurich Insurance Group has acquired Toronto-based global cyber insurance and risk management insurtech, BOXX Insurance. It said it will allow it to provide retail and SME cyber insurance and services globally. BOXX will be integrated into Zurich...

Swiss Cyclist Reusser Wins Stage of the Women's Giro d'Italia
Marlen Reusser Havana, July 6 (RHC) Today, Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser (Movistar) won the first stage of the Giro d'Italia Women's 2025, a 14.2-kilometer individual time trial that started and finished in this city. Winner of the Tour de Suisse...