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Women's pay in Switzerland lags that of men by 43%

Women in Switzerland earn more than 40% less than men and draw less pension money, a gender pay gap report the government adopted on Wednesday showed, citing the high proportion of women working part-time.

Reuters

100% compostable coffee balls bid to take on Nespresso

Zurich (AFP) - Switzerland's biggest retailer launched a new coffee machine invention on Tuesday -- fully compostable coffee balls which it hopes will shake up the global market and take on Nespresso's global dominance.

AFP

Mystery behind baby-eating ogre statue that no one knew why it was made for 500 years

The Kindlifresserbrunnen in the capital city of Switzerland depicts a giant with a taste for young flesh and theories on its origin range from the bizarre to the disturbing

Daily Mirror

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More European energy firms get state aid as prices soar

Helsinki (AFP) - Finland and Switzerland offered financial backing to utility companies on Tuesday, the latest energy firms in Europe to receive state support as gas prices have spiked since Russia invaded Ukraine.

AFP

'I better not say anything else': Fabian Schar's disbelief at Newcastle United VAR call

The Switzerland international defender could not believe the decision that robbed Newcastle

Chronicle Live

Swiss glaciers shrink by half since 1930s, melting faster

Switzerland's glaciers lost more than half their volume between 1931 and 2016, a new study found, with glacier retreat accelerating in recent years amid growing concerns over global warming.

Bangkok Post

Akanji 'perfect' for Man City says Guardiola

London (AFP) - Pep Guardiola believes Manuel Akanji will be the "perfect" fit for Manchester City after signing the Switzerland defender from Borussia Dortmund on transfer deadline day.

AFP

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Ex Liverpool star claims Man City's Manuel Akanji 'makes too many mistakes' after transfer

Man City signed Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji on a five-year deal from Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester Evening News

Nikola Katic in Rangers 'cried like a baby' confession as he pens emotional farewell after Gers exit

The Light Blues stopper departed before the transfer window slammed shut for a new adventure in Switzerland with FC Zurich. He joined under Steven Gerrard back in the summer of 2018.

Glasgow Live

Chelsea agree shock Denis Zakaria deadline day transfer as Todd Boehly solves problem position

Chelsea have struck a deal with Juventus that will see the Switzerland international spend the remainder of the 2022/23 campaign at Stamford Bridge

Football London

Former Bulls player Toni Kukoc alleges ‘looting’ by adviser and banker in lawsuit

Kukoc says the alleged fraud cost him $11 million.

Chicago Sun-Times

Manchester City close in on Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji

Switzerland international is poised to join the Premier League champions in a £14.6m deal as Pep Guardiola looks to strengthen his defensive options

The Guardian - UK

What it's like for Ukrainians working at a nuclear plant under Russian occupation

Andriy Tuz was at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant when it came under Russian control. Now in Switzerland, the plant's ex-spokesman talks about his ordeal leaving and how remaining Ukrainians are doing.

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Diamond magnate appeals Swiss bribery verdict

Geneva (AFP) - French-Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz was back in court in Switzerland on Monday seeking to clear his name by appealing against his conviction in one of the mining sector's biggest-ever corruption cases.

AFP

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Daily Mirror

British man died while trying to swim towards a platform in the middle of a Swiss lake

First responders started resuscitating the 43-year-old man on the wooden platform on the lake in Switzerland last Friday, but he was pronounced dead at the scene

AFP

Diamond magnate's appeal of Swiss bribery verdict opens

Geneva (AFP) - French-Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz will be back in court in Switzerland on Monday to appeal against a corruption verdict linked to mining rights in Guinea.

AFP

South Africa's Lawrence wins European Masters in play-off

Crans-Montana (Switzerland) (AFP) - South Africa's Thriston Lawrence won the European Masters on the first hole of a play-off with Matt Wallace at Crans-Montana on Sunday.

Reuters

Swiss group to launch petition to rethink nuclear power plans

A group of Swiss politicians has formed 'Stop Blackouts', which will launch a petition seeking a revision to the country's energy policy to guarantee adequate power supplies and keep nuclear as part of the mix.

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Evening Standard

Arsenal Europa League group stage dates and kick-off times confirmed

A trip to Switzerland kicks off Arsenal’s return to Europe after being drawn in Group A of the 2022-23 Europa League.

AFP

Diamond magnate appeals Swiss corruption verdict

Geneva (AFP) - French-Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz will be back in court in Switzerland on Monday to appeal against a corruption sentence linked to mining rights in Guinea.

AFP

Lights out? Swiss brace for looming power shortages

Finhaut-Emosson (Switzerland) (AFP) - Switzerland is among the world's wealthiest countries, but its reliance on Russian gas and French nuclear power -- both in short supply -- has it bracing for power shortages and even blackouts this winter.

Zenger

Swiss Glaciers Lose Half Their Volume In 85 Years, Study Shows

Switzerland’s glaciers have decreased by around 50 percent within 85 years – and are now melting at an even faster rate.

The Independent UK

Swiss gov't warns about possible lag in fighter jet purchase

Switzerland’s defense department says any delay to a planned multibillion-dollar acquisition of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets would have “grave consequences” for Swiss security

Daily Mirror

You can now book hundreds of last minute rental cars through Uber

The American company has now launched Uber Rent, a part of its app which allows users in the UK, Spain, Portugal, Italy, US and Switzerland to drive rental cars

The Independent UK

Man hopes to use stem cells from newborn son to treat Crohn’s disease

Ryan Clarke, 29, from Doncaster wants to fly to Mexico or Switzerland for the treatment

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