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🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Käidi club suffers its first defeat of the year after losing to an opponent before Christmas

Käidi's club Thun faced their first defeat of the year after losing 2-1 to Zürich in the Swiss Super League.

Mar 21 • 20:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The insurance sector drives digitalization to expand access and energize the market in 2026

The insurance sector in Ecuador is focusing on digitalization and innovation to drive growth and accessibility in 2026.

Mar 19 • 14:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The Mysterious Swarm of Bell Ringers: The Strange Symphony of an Estonian Artist in Zurich

The article discusses an exhibition of kinetic sculptures by Estonian artist Kaarel Kurismaa in Zurich, showcasing an interplay of beauty and chaos in art.

Mar 19 • 09:45 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

He was Europe's cocaine king

Flor Bressers, known as "The Finger Cutter," was arrested in Zürich while living under a false identity and is suspected of kidnapping and international drug trafficking.

Mar 17 • 01:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Alfredo Häberli: Half a Designer Life is for Sale

Renowned Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli's works are on display and available for purchase at the Q 27 Market in Zurich, showcasing 40 years of his design journey.

Mar 15 • 09:27 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Job decisions are among the most stressful, study points out

A study from the University of Zurich reveals that job-related decisions are among the most stressful in modern life, with nearly one-third of stressful choices involving work.

Mar 13 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Ig Nobel Awards will no longer be held in America

The Ig Nobel Awards ceremony will now take place in Zurich instead of the USA due to safety concerns for attendees.

Mar 13 • 15:02 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Power of 'Running': How to Be Five Times Greater

Zurich Seguros has been promoting running in Spain for over a decade, aiming to create community and transformative impact beyond the sport.

Mar 12 • 10:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Edeka Takes Over: End for Tegut

The Swiss cooperative Migros Zürich will sell its German subsidiary Tegut to Edeka, resulting in the eventual dissolution of the Tegut brand.

Mar 11 • 13:03 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Edeka Takes Over: The End for Tegut

Edeka is set to acquire the majority of Tegut's supermarkets after Migros Zürich exits the German market, resulting in the brand's closure and affecting approximately 7,400 employees.

Mar 11 • 13:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Balcers scores in the Swiss Championship game

Latvian forward Rūdolfs Balcers scored a goal in a Swiss National League game, leading his team, the Zurich Lions, to victory over the Langnau Tigers.

Mar 10 • 09:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Generali sells its Irish insurance business

Generali is accelerating the rationalization of its international portfolio by agreeing to sell its Irish and Northern Irish insurance business to Zurich Insurance Group for €337 million.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Ig Nobels to move awards to Europe due to concern over US travel visas

The Ig Nobels, a satirical award for scientific achievement, are moving their annual ceremony from the US to Zurich due to concerns over visa access for attendees.

Mar 9 • 23:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Marc Chesney (University of Zurich): "The Swiss political system accepts being held hostage by a big bank"

Marc Chesney critiques the Swiss political system's complicity in the financial market's casino-like nature and reflects on the fallout from Credit Suisse's acquisition and rescue three years ago.

Mar 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Claudio Wertheim and Virginia Ortiz, the duo behind the apartment that transforms when the sun goes down

Architect Claudio Wertheim and designer Virginia Ortiz are showcasing a transformative apartment design at the Experiencia Living Remeros Beach 2026 event, sponsored by Zurich.

Mar 2 • 12:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Amanda Seyfried: "I absorb people. I observe them, I imitate them. I want to be there, where they are"

Amanda Seyfried discusses her perspective on life and career during a film festival in Zurich, highlighting her observations of people and her approach to fame.

Mar 1 • 21:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Film Recommendations for the Weekend: Was It Fun

The article provides film recommendations for the weekend, particularly focusing on light-hearted comedies.

Feb 27 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Two people injured in explosion in Switzerland

An explosion at a munitions disposal site in Switzerland injured two workers during a safety training activity.

Feb 25 • 19:46 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Why are human babies so helpless at birth?

The article explores the reasons behind the helplessness of human infants at birth compared to animals, referencing new research from the University of Zurich.

Feb 23 • 15:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Moves in Companies: Cencosud and Zurich Follow the Trend of Repatriating Argentines from Abroad as Local CEOs

Cencosud and Randstad are appointing Argentine executives as CEOs, indicating a trend of repatriating talent from abroad.

Feb 20 • 09:10 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

"Cardillac" by Hindemith: The Drives Behind Shopping Frenzy

Paul Hindemith's opera "Cardillac" explores the themes of sexual and commercial desire, with recent productions in Meiningen and Zurich emphasizing its critique of consumerism.

Feb 18 • 06:16 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

From SZ for Children: A Place to Get Healthy

The article describes the children's hospital in Zurich, noting its inviting architecture and playful elements designed for young patients.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Theater Icon: The Grave Robbers

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the proposed disinterment of actress Therese Giehse's grave in Zurich and the intervention of playwright Franz Xaver Kroetz.

Feb 11 • 15:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

B&M 'perfect' £150 marble table more than half price of 'stylish' B&Q option

B&M has issued a 'low stock' warning on its popular Zurich Marble Finish Dining Table, which is priced at £150, more than half off compared to a similar option from B&Q.

Feb 10 • 00:46 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kaarel Kurismaa Personal Exhibition Opens in Zurich

The personal exhibition of artist Kaarel Kurismaa has opened in Zurich, showcasing his unique artistic perspective and contributions.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Kaarel Kurismaa's Solo Exhibition Opened in Zurich

Kaarel Kurismaa's solo exhibition showcasing his works from the 1990s opened in Zurich, featuring playful sculptures and sounds that evoke childhood memories and factory life.

Feb 9 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

In Switzerland, you can take the train directly to the lift

A report highlighting Zurich Airport's punctual train services to the Swiss Alpine resort of Grindelwald.

Feb 7 • 08:52 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Business class woman received hate from passengers for one reason: sent everyone to hell for it

A mother flying in business class from New York to Zurich with her nine-month-old baby faced backlash from fellow passengers due to her use of airline points for the upgrade.

Feb 5 • 20:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
Crime & Justice

Green politician fined for shooting an image of Virgin Mary and Jesus

Swiss politician Sanija Ameti has received a conditional fine for shooting an image of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, which she posted on Instagram, as ruled by the Zurich District Court.

Feb 5 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Specialist UK insurer Beazley agrees to £8bn takeover by Zurich

Beazley, a UK insurer specializing in cyber-attack coverage, has agreed to an £8 billion takeover by Swiss rival Zurich amid challenges faced by the London stock market.

Feb 4 • 13:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Rene Bitorajac revealed which cities 'Svadba' is coming to: 'You are invited'

Rene Bitorajac announced that the comedy 'Svadba' is set to be shown in various cities, including Vienna, Munich, and Zurich, after its successful screenings in Zagreb, Sarajevo, and Belgrade.

Feb 4 • 10:38 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

For the fire in Crans the dead rise to 41. Families rise up: 'Authorities absent'

The 41st victim of the Crans-Montana fire, an 18-year-old Swiss national, passed away in Zurich, prompting families of the victims to express frustration over the authorities' lack of action during the investigation.

Feb 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

“Wake up, 100 thousand francs are needed,” Jessica's obsession with the collection

Zurich police uncovered that Jessica Maric was fixated on collecting at least 100,000 francs during the early hours of a fatal New Year's Eve party at Le Constellation.

Jan 15 • 00:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Study with Young Adults: Long-Term Singles Are Unhappier in the Long Run

A study from the University of Zurich indicates that long-term singles experience increased dissatisfaction and loneliness over time, particularly noticeable in their late twenties.

Jan 14 • 17:09 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Study on the Lack of Partnership: Decreased Well-being Among Young Long-term Singles

A new study from the University of Zurich reveals that young adults who remain single over time experience a decline in life satisfaction, particularly during their late twenties.

Jan 14 • 14:05 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crans-Montana, by helicopter from Zurich: Leonardo Bove's journey for survival

The helicopter returned to Niguarda in the dark at the end of a beautifully clear day, marking a hopeful moment for the families and medical staff observing the arrival of Leonardo Bove.

Jan 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Zürich tests the world's first air cushions for trams

Zürich's public transport company is testing innovative air cushion technology on trams to enhance traffic safety, developed in collaboration with French manufacturer Alstom.

Jan 11 • 18:36 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

What's Happening in Art: Immersive Light Shows and Extraordinary Performances

A new immersive light show titled 'Infinity' inspired by NASA star maps and ancient Egyptian imagery fills the St. Mark's Church, following previous shows like 'Genesis' and 'Eonarium' created by the Zurich artist collective Projektil.

Jan 9 • 13:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Mattarella in Zurich with the families of the injured in the fire in Crans-Montana: 'Italy is close to you'

Italian President Sergio Mattarella met with the families of two teenagers injured in a fire in Crans-Montana, expressing solidarity and support.

Jan 9 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

At Niguarda, the boys from Virgilio from 3D to the tragic New Year's Eve. Eleven seriously injured have already been transferred

The Niguarda hospital is prepared to receive additional patients due to the overload of Swiss hospitals treating over a hundred injured, including four Italians in Zurich, while its burn unit remains active for Milanese youths severely affected by recent events.

Jan 5 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Kifisia is gearing up for a 'boom' with Tsouber!

After his release from Zurich, former AEK star Tsouber is targeted by Kifisia for a groundbreaking move that could shift the balance.

Jan 2 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Insurance without surprises: the bet of Sabadell and Zurich to retain their customers

Banco Sabadell and Zurich are advancing their strategic alliance aimed at offering new services and gaining market access through their joint venture.

Dec 30 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The 37-year-old who resigned from her position at Google earning $390,000

Florence Pouarel, who earned around $390,000 annually as a senior program manager in Zurich, Switzerland, chose to resign from her stable career to live with more freedom and prioritize her personal life.

Dec 26 • 18:08 UTC

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