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Zurich versus Berlin: Which German-speaking city is better to live in?

After Swiss-born Eurovision winner Nemo told reporters he preferred Berlin to Zurich, we compare the two European cities, taking in living costs, quality of life factors, and cultural highlights.

germany

Flag fail: Swiss ambassador to Germany laughs off prop fiasco

The new Swiss ambassador to Germany had a rather inauspicious start to the job on Wednesday but was able to see the humour in the situation.

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Podcast: "There's no safe option in Catalonia now"

In this week's episode of The Local's Europe-wide podcast, Lee Roden looks at what the future might hold for Catalonia.

Turkey

Zurich wants to cancel Turkish foreign minister's Swiss visit

Zurich on Wednesday asked the Swiss government to cancel a planned visit by the Turkish foreign minister to the canton over security concerns, after several local authorities in Germany blocked rallies by Turkish ministers.

Berlin

Investigators suspect Berlin attacker had contacts in Switzerland

Swiss prosecutors said on Wednesday they had opened a probe into connections and contacts the suspect in the Berlin Christmas market attack may have had in Switzerland.

Berlin

Swiss president ‘deeply affected’ by Berlin tragedy

The Swiss government has sent its condolences to Germany after a truck ploughed through a Christmas market in Berlin on Monday evening, killing 12 people.

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Germans lose if tax deal rejected, says banker

A top Swiss banking official says that Germany would lose out if Berlin voted against a deal to end long-running tax evasion tensions with Switzerland.