Vie, May 12th 2023
Across all European populations, the Swiss say they feel the healthiest, according to a new report. Considering their impressive longevity statistics, low obesity rates, and high quality of life, it comes as no surprise.
Read more on how the Swiss lifestyle contributes to healthier lives
In the years leading up to Credit Suisse’s 2023 near-collapse, CS executives were given hundreds of millions of Swiss francs in bonuses – and some of which were kept secret from shareholders, according to a new investigation.
Read more on the bank’s culture of excessive bonuses
Swiss Parliament’s Security Policy Commission passed two motions to loosen the country’s tight controls on the re-exportation of Swiss-made weapons to war zones – also known as the War Materials Act – a directive which is the cornerstone of the country’s neutrality.
Read more on the motions and the controversy surrounding them
Are you watching Eurovision? The annual music contest was supposed to be held in Ukraine, but was moved amidst war. Contestants, like Switzerland’s own Remo Forrer (who is competing in the finals Saturday), say they hope their music will remind nations that we are more alike than different.
Read more on the 67-year-old contest that began in Switzerland
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