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Firefighters rescue 100 from huge blaze in Geneva

Firefighters rescue 100 from huge blaze in Geneva

Thirty-four people were injured or treated for smoke inhalation and nearly 100 rescued after a fire in an apartment block in Geneva on Sunday.

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Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

Volunteering abroad: ‘one of the best decisions of my life’

With the world facing a host of new uncertainties as 2016 draws to a close, there’s no better time to make a positive change in the New Year by volunteering abroad. Find out why scores of young idealists are signing up to change people’s lives for the better.

 
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Online auctions: 10 tips to avoid being ripped off

Online auctions: 10 tips to avoid being ripped off

Think you’ve just spotted a potential treasure at an online auction site? Be sure to read this before you bid.

 
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Celebrated French chef plans new opening in Geneva

Celebrated French chef plans new opening in Geneva

Top French chef Joël Robuchon, who holds the most Michelin stars in the world, is to open a new restaurant in Geneva.

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7 ways Comparis makes your Swiss Christmas shopping easier

7 ways Comparis makes your Swiss Christmas shopping easier

Wondering how to find that perfect gift this holiday season – without breaking the bank or spending hours roaming through crowded shops? Find out more about a Swiss service that makes shopping a breeze.

 
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Swiss mountains claim lives over holiday period

Swiss mountains claim lives over holiday period

An American and a German are among several people to have died in accidents in the Swiss mountains over the past few days.

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Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

Norwegians pay all-time record prices at the pumps

After new tax rules came into force on New Year’s Day, petrol and diesel prices in Norway reached their highest level ever.

 

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Becoming an expat: where to start

Becoming an expat: where to start

Making the decision to move abroad isn’t something to be taken lightly. There’s plenty of boxes to be ticked, forms to be filled out, and general planning to be done. But where do you actually start?

 
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Set your own rent would-be tenants urged

Set your own rent would-be tenants urged

Three rental apartments in Vaud with pool and fitness centre are up for grabs at auction.

New Swiss map shows no-fly zones for drones

New Swiss map shows no-fly zones for drones

The Swiss Federal Aviation Office (BAZL) has created a new interactive map to show drone operators where they may legally fly.

Richemont cuts jobs amid tough conditions

Richemont cuts jobs amid tough conditions

The Swiss luxury goods giant is to cut 210 jobs at its Piaget and Vacheron Constantin high-end watchmakers.

What could Trump’s election mean for Switzerland?

What could Trump’s election mean for Switzerland?

The Local looks at how Trump’s presence in the White House could affect Switzerland directly.

Swiss bank to pay billions to settle securities disputes

Swiss bank to pay billions to settle securities disputes

Credit Suisse said on Friday it had reached an agreement with US authorities to pay almost $5.3 billion to settle disputes over the sale of mortgage-backed securities.

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Restarting of world’s oldest nuclear reactor delayed again

Restarting of world’s oldest nuclear reactor delayed again

Beznau I, the oldest nuclear reactor in the world, will not be restarted by the end of the year after Swiss inspectors called for further information from its operators.

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