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Swiss lawmakers against civic service initiative
A committee against the citizen service initiative Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence. Close Share The...

Swiss property prices continue rise in third quarter
Residential property prices continue to rise in the third quarter Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence....

Plevris and Switzerland's Mascioli sign MoC for second phase of Swiss migration credit
Migration and Asylum Minister Thanos Plevris and Switzerland's State Secretary for Migration Vincenzo Mascioli on Monday signed a Memorandum of Cooperation on the second phase of Swiss financial support for actions on migration in 2025-2029,...

Radical Islam Tightens Its Grip on Switzerland
Radical Islam Tightens Its Grip on Switzerland In Switzerland today, even young Muslim girls are wearing headscarves — a practice once limited to adult, married women. Observers are warning of a gradual Islamisation and a shift in orientation that...

Bharti Singh, Haarsh Limbachiyaa share dreamy Swiss vacation moments
Mumbai: Comedian and television host Bharti Singh, along with husband and writer-producer Haarsh Limbachiyaa, is currently vacationing in Switzerland with their family and son, Lakshya, lovingly known as ‘Gola’. The couple has been sharing...

Scorpion Kings, Major League DJz, DJ Kent, 263 Culture Festival packed with Southern Africa’s big names
Mthabisi Tshuma , Zimpapers Arts and Entertainment Hub The third edition of the NetOne 263 Culture Festival promises to be a landmark event, bringing together artistes from Zimbabwe and South Africa. The one-day festival will take place on...

Impact of Wearing Defocus Incorporated Multiple Segments Spectacle Lenses for 12 Months on Accommodation and Binocular Functions in Myopic Children
Introduction Myopia has emerged as a significant global public health concern, with projections suggesting that nearly 50% of the world’s population could be affected by 2050.1 The increasing prevalence of myopia is particularly alarming among...
Women's soccer preview: Sporting Jax at D.C.
Who: Sporting Club Jacksonville at DC Power FC. When: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14. Where: Audi Field, Washington, D.C. Watch it: Streaming on Peacock. Last week: Both teams were off. Watch it here: Stream your favorite shows, the biggest blockbusters...

Bharti Singh slams trolls for spreading rumours about her baby`s gender
Bharti Singh revealed that only Haarsh knew about the pregnancy before their official announcement during their vacation in Switzerland, as she hid it from her family by wearing loose clothes Bharti Singh recently gave a surprise to everyone by...

‘We’re ripping ourselves to shreds’: with dance music bitterly divided, how far should cultural boycotts go?
Those attending Boiler Room’s two-day festival in London’s Burgess Park in August may have noticed a troubling message spray-painted on the site’s perimeter fence: “Boiler Room is owned by Israeli arms investors.” In nearby Brockwell Park, which...

“Women in technology are building a future where trust fuels innovation and resilience drive progress.” – Lena Halbourian, Commvault
Lena Halbourian, Senior Regional Head of Marketing Emerging Markets, Switzerland, Austria, SEE, Middle East & Africa, at Commvault, spoke to CNME Editor Mark Forker to discuss her career to date, the role AI is going to play in the continued...

Explainer: the upcoming Swiss vote on compulsory civic service for all
The text calls for all Swiss nationals to perform service for the benefit of the community and the environment. Keystone / Urs Flueeler Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US)...

Bharti Singh's Second Child Due In 2026! Comedian Reacts To Rumours Of Determining Baby's Gender
Bharti Singh and Harsh Limbachiyaa. KEY HIGHLIGHTS Bharti Singh is expecting her second child with Haarsh Limbachiyaa. The comedian's second baby is due in 2026. She recently reacted to speculations around her baby's gender. On October 6, Bharti...

Lehmann issues encouraging message on 'the power women can yield'
Alisha Lehmann has often attracted attention for her glamorous on-field appearances and a lifestyle rarely seen among the majority of women footballers in Europe. The Swiss star, however, explained that having a social media presence can...

Cardinal Zen supports act of reparation after LGBT Jubilee event at St. Peter’s Basilica
Cardinal Joseph Zen, bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, has spoken out in support of four bishops who called for Catholics to pray in reparation after pro-LGBT activists entered St. Peter’s Basilica with rainbow-colored flags and offensive slogans....

Activists wounded in targeted shooting, Colombian police say
BOGOTA, Colombia -- BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Two Venezuelan activists living in Colombia’s capital for the past year were wounded by gunshots in an apparently targeted attack, Colombian authorities said Monday. Colombian police said in a statement...

Lake Zurich school board members to attend regional division meeting
Dr. Kelley Gallt, Superintendent | Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95Dr. Kelley Gallt, Superintendent | Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 Six members of the Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 Board of Education...

Monk sues DOJ for falsely accusing him of stealing $3.6M in COVID-relief funds to buy Swiss watch, expensive wine
A Massachusetts monk claims “insidious lies” about him being a fake cleric and splurging on luxury items led the feds to bring multimillion-dollar COVID-relief fraud charges against him — which were later dismissed — but his church and reputation...

Red Roses Sarah Bern and Abbey Ward on support from the Lionesses
Red Roses stars Sarah Bern and Abbey Ward have spoken about the invaluable support they've received from the Lionesses during their Women's Rugby World Cup tournament. Hot off their European Championship win, the Lionesses made sure they were...