Tag: Switzerland
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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…
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Collonge-Bellerive Apartment Fire Destroys Living Room; No Injuries
Summary of the Collonge-Bellerive Apartment Fire A fire tore through a residential unit in Collonge-Bellerive, destroying the living room and rendering the apartment uninhabitable. Fortunately, there were no reported injuries, and neighboring residents were not evacuated. The incident highlights the dangers of indoor fires while underscoring effective emergency response by local firefighters. What happened Neighbors…