Tag: Switzerland
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Collonge-Bellerive Apartment Fire Destroys Living Room
Incident Overview A serious apartment fire occurred in Collonge-Bellerive on Thursday afternoon, destroying the living room of a unit and rendering the rest of the residence uninhabitable. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Neighbors raised the alarm at 16:25, calling from the building located at 9 chemin du Pré-de-la-Croix. The incident was handled promptly by local…
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Collonge-Bellerive Fire Destroys Living Room, No Victims
What happened in Collonge-Bellerive On Thursday afternoon, at 16:25, a fire broke out at 9 chemin du Pré-de-la-Croix in Collonge-Bellerive. The blaze started in the living room of an apartment, destroying that room and rendering the rest of the residence uninhabitable due to smoke and heat. The apartment was unoccupied at the time, so there…
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Mass-Voll files second recourse on the e-ID vote amid claims
Background Days before Switzerland’s referendum on the electronic identification (e-ID) system, Mass-Voll filed a second recourse in relation to the vote, raising concerns about possible influence over public opinion. The Swiss political movement, led by Nicolas Rimoldi, published its latest appeal on Thursday, arguing that non-monetary donations to the Media Space campaign committee—reported as CHF…
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Young Women and Breast Cancer: Fertility and Screening
Understanding fertility and breast cancer treatment In a recent interview, Dr. Anita Wolfer of the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) shed light on how breast cancer treatment can intersect with a patient’s desire to have children. Treatments that target hormonal pathways can impact fertility, but for younger women, a carefully supervised pause in therapy—about two years…
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Anita Wolfer on Fertility and Breast Cancer: 74% of Young Women Have Had Children Post-Treatment
Overview: Fertility and breast cancer treatment In a discussion on La Matinale, Dr. Anita Wolfer, a senior oncologist at the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), explains a key nuance for younger women diagnosed with breast cancer: therapies that target hormones can suppress fertility. Yet, for those who wish to start a family, a carefully monitored pause…
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Jura Faces 16.2 Million CHF Deficit in 2026: Budget Outlook
Jura’s 2026 Budget Forecast: A 16.2 Million CHF Deficit The Jura canton administration has released its budget forecast for 2026, signaling a deficit of 16.2 million Swiss francs. The figure, while modest by international standards, represents a clear shift in the canton’s financial trajectory and underscores growing pressures on public finances across parts of Switzerland.…
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Sabine Müller Named Head of Agriculture at Grangeneuve
Announcement and scope of the appointment The Direction of Institutions, Agriculture and Forests (DIAF) alongside the Grangeneuve leadership are pleased to announce that Sabine Müller will assume the role of head of the Agriculture section and will serve as deputy director. This dual appointment, approved with the support of the Grangeneuve Commission, places a seasoned…
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Jura Faces a 16.2 Million Deficit for 2026 Budget
Budget Forecast for Jura in 2026 The Jura canton in western Switzerland is forecasting a deficit of 16.2 million francs for the 2026 budget, officials announced as the canton’s financial planning cycle moves forward. The projection, which affects public services across the region, was released by the cantonal finance directorate and will undergo parliamentary scrutiny…
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Sibling Victory in Swiss Inheritance Case After Decades of Manipulation
Background: A family, a will, and shifting fortunes in Vaud In the picturesque canton of Vaud, a family saga began with a simple testament. In 1989, a 67-year-old Vaudoise designated her two children as equal heirs, a setup that seemingly left no room for jealousy or dispute. But the arc of this case would bend…
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He Distorts His Mother’s Legacy, But His Sister Finally Prevails
The Vaud inheritance saga: a decades-long family conflict ends with a sister’s victory A family inheritance dispute in the canton of Vaud stretched over more than two decades, ending with the sister being declared the sole heir. The case began in 1989 when a 67-year-old Vaud resident named two children as equal heirs, ensuring there…