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Multinational company removes Swiss flag after Egyptians complain
Egypt

Multinational company removes Swiss flag after Egyptians complain

A multinational pharmaceutical company operating in Egypt was forced to remove the Swiss flag that was placed at the company's…
Migrant fears expected to push Swiss right in polls
World

Migrant fears expected to push Swiss right in polls

The Swiss head to the polls Sunday to vote in a new parliament, with the populist right seen as likely…
Switzerland to take 1,500 migrants, boost aid to Syria
Middle East

Switzerland to take 1,500 migrants, boost aid to Syria

Switzerland said Friday that it would take in 1,500 refugees and migrants over the next two years while strengthening support…
Best countries for older people to live in
Life & Style

Best countries for older people to live in

Edging out Norway and Sweden, Switzerland was hailed as the best place in the world for older people to live…
The world’s most and least peaceful countries
Life & Style

The world’s most and least peaceful countries

In search of peace? Maybe it's time to move to Iceland.According to the nonprofit Institute for Economics and Peace, the…
2015 priciest and cheapest destinations
Life & Style

2015 priciest and cheapest destinations

For the third year in a row, an annual index that ranks the most expensive destinations according to the price…
Swiss embassy holds Ramadan lantern exhibition
Art news

Swiss embassy holds Ramadan lantern exhibition

The Swiss embassy in Cairo is running a lantern exhibition celebrating the holy fasting month of Ramadan, which begins Thursday,…
Solar impulse II – a unique experience of fuel-less airplane
Science

Solar impulse II – a unique experience of fuel-less airplane

The Embassy of Switzerland held a press conference on Monday, presenting "Solar impulse II" a zero-fuel airplane powered mainly by solar…
UPDATE: Swiss gunman kills self, four others in domestic shooting
World

UPDATE: Swiss gunman kills self, four others in domestic shooting

A gunman killed three relatives and a neighbor in a late-night rampage in a Swiss village before turning his weapon on…
Get thrilled in the world’s happiest countries
Life & Style

Get thrilled in the world’s happiest countries

Switzerland is the happiest country in the world, closely followed by Iceland, Denmark, Norway and Canada, according to a global…
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