Tag: Switzerland
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Swiss Sex Offender Nabbed at NAIA: Philippines Deportation Looms
Overview: Arrest at NAIA and Allegations A 66-year-old Swiss citizen was detained by authorities at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) in Pasay City on September 29 as he attempted to board a flight to Bangkok, Thailand. The arrest was carried out by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) and followed subsequent actions by the bureau’s Fugitive…
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Pope Leo XIV Joins Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony at Vatican
Historic Return: The Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony at the Vatican The traditional Swiss Guard oath ceremony, a cornerstone of Vatican security and Catholic tradition, unfolded this Saturday at the Holy See. This year brought an extraordinary moment: Pope Leo XIV appeared at the ceremony for the first time in more than fifty years. Historically, the…
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Pope Leo XIV Attends Swiss Guard Oath Ceremony at Vatican
Historic moment at the Vatican The Vatican witnessed a historic convergence of tradition and diplomacy this past weekend as Pope Leo XIV joined the annual oath ceremony of the Swiss Guard. The surprise participation marked a first by a reigning pope at this rite in more than five decades, a detail confirmed by Kath.ch. Traditionally,…
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Taylor Swift at the Cinema: The Showgirl Lights Up Screens
Geneva’s Friday Night: The Showgirl on the Big Screen In a quiet corner of Geneva, the night air buzzes with anticipation as crowds gather outside Pathé Balexert. The reason isn’t a blockbuster starring Leonardo DiCaprio or a chilling remake, but a global pop moment: Taylor Swift’s latest cinematic event, promoted as The Life of a…
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National League: Genève Servette Hosts Lugano
National League clash at Vernets: Genève Servette vs Lugano The National League returns to the Vernets, where Genève Servette welcomes Lugano for a pivotal early-season showdown. The night opens with a heartfelt homage to former stars Bertaggia and Omark, now back in the arena that helped launch some of their greatest memories. The atmosphere is…
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Swiss plan: 80 km/h on highways to curb congestion
What Switzerland is proposing Switzerland is weighing a bold traffic-management measure aimed at easing chronic congestion: slow the speed on the most saturated highway sections. The idea is to use electronic, dynamic speed limits that switch between 120 km/h and 80 km/h depending on real-time traffic conditions, with the goal of smoothing flow and reducing…
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Switzerland weighs a bold plan to ease highway congestion with 80 km/h on half the motorways
What Switzerland is considering The Swiss authorities are weighing a bold plan to curb peak-hour congestion by lowering speeds on the busiest motorways. The proposal would restrict the maximum speed from 120 km/h to 80 km/h on the most saturated stretches during rush hours, using electronic variable speed limits. If implemented, the plan would apply…
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Julien Doquin de Saint Preux Unveils His Doubts in a Funny, Melancholic Solo
Overview: A Funny, Melancholic Meditation on Choice Julien Doquin de Saint Preux brings a lean, humane solo that blends sharp humor with a quiet melancholy as he examines the daily decisions that shape life. The show, titled Tergiversations d’un homme au ventre vide, began as a string of short texts intended for comedy clubs, but…
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80 km/h on 50% of Swiss Highways: A New Congestion Plan
Background: Switzerland’s Traffic Challenge Switzerland faced a striking traffic milestone in 2024, with drivers spending nearly 55,500 hours stuck in congestion. That figure marked a new record and underscored a trend: since 2019, time lost to traffic on Swiss roads has roughly doubled. The leading culprit remains high traffic volumes that overwhelm the network, according…
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Julien Doquin de Saint Preux Unveils Doubt in a Witty, Melancholic Solo Show
Overview: A one-man show that leans into doubt In November 2024, the Théâtre Boulimie in Lausanne hosted Julien Doquin de Saint Preux in a fresh one-man piece titled “Tergiversations d’un homme au ventre vide” (Hesitations of a Man with an Empty Belly). The show began as a collection of short text fragments the comedian planned…