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health21 days ago•6 min saved

Long COVID lingers in Swiss healthcare workers four years after infection

A Swiss multicenter study of healthcare workers followed for up to four years after infection with ancestral SARS‑CoV‑2 found that up to 60% still reported at least one symptom four years later; fatigue, loss of smell/taste, and brain fog were most common, and while most symptoms waned over time, a substantial minority continued to experience long COVID, highlighting the need for long‑term clinical and occupational support.

via CIDRAP|

#brain-fog #health #healthcare-workers

world22 days ago•0 min saved

Switzerland Signals Readiness to Intervene as Franc Rises on Turmoil

The Swiss National Bank signaled it is increasingly willing to intervene in foreign exchange markets to prevent the Swiss franc from strengthening too much amid global turbulence and geopolitical tensions around Iran, a move that could draw renewed scrutiny from the U.S. over past currency-practices criticisms.

via CNBC|

#currency-intervention #forex #snb

world1 month ago•22 min saved

Six dead in Swiss bus blaze as investigators weigh arson

At least six people were killed and five injured when a PostBus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland. Police say the blaze may have been started deliberately and are probing arson, with no current indications of a terror attack; victim identifications could take days.

via New York Post|

#arson #bus-fire #fribourg

world1 month ago•2 min saved

Six Dead in Swiss Bus Fire Triggers Arson Probe

Swiss authorities in Fribourg are probing whether a March 10 bus fire in Kerzers was started deliberately, with officials mentioning a possible voluntary act on or near the vehicle. Six people were killed and five injured; there are no current indications of a terror attack, and victim identification may take several days as the bus is removed and traffic returns to normal.

via NBC News|

#arson-investigation #bus-fire #fatalities

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Six Die in Suspected Arson on Swiss Bus, Investigators Probe

A bus fire in Kerzers, Fribourg, Switzerland killed six people and left five injured; police say an intentional act is the most likely explanation, though there is no evidence it was a terrorist attack, and investigators are seeking witnesses to determine if a passenger started the blaze.

via Euronews.com|

#arson #bus #kerzers

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Deliberate Bus Fire in Kerzers Kills Six in Switzerland, Police Probe Opens

A bus blaze in Kerzers, Switzerland, killed six people and left three seriously injured; authorities say there are indications the fire was started deliberately by someone on the bus and have opened a criminal investigation.

via CBS News|

#bus-fire #deliberate-act #kerzers

world1 month ago•57 min saved

Six Die in Swiss Bus Fire After Self-Immolation Report

Six people were killed and three injured when a bus in Kerzers, western Switzerland, caught fire after reports that a person on board set themselves on fire, possibly after pouring fuel on themselves. Investigators say there are elements suggesting a deliberate act, with no immediate sign of terrorism; the incident is being explored as a potential targeted attack or accident with fuel involvement near Bern.

via Reuters|

#bus-fire #deliberate-act #kerzers

world1 month ago•12 min saved

Six dead as Swiss postal bus burns in Kerzers

A postal bus caught fire in Kerzers, Switzerland, killing six people and leaving three seriously injured, as investigators examine the charred remains.

via AP News|

#bus-fire #investigation #kerzers

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Switzerland codifies cash as a constitutional right after nationwide vote

Voters in Switzerland approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to use cash (franc banknotes and coins), with 73.4% in favor. The move, championed by the Swiss Freedom Movement, aligns Switzerland with Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia in protecting cash as a legal right, amid a broader push toward digital payments. Cash usage in Switzerland has fallen over the years, but supporters say access to cash should be safeguarded.

via politico.eu|

#cash #constitution #digital-payments

world1 month ago•13 min saved

US targets Swiss bank over suspected Iran and Russia links

The U.S. Treasury announced targeted action against a Swiss bank, alleging it has ties to Iranian and Russian actors, signaling ongoing sanctions enforcement and scrutiny of illicit financial links.

via AP News|

#finance #iran #russia

business1 month ago•4 min saved

Palantir targets magazine after report of Swiss authorities rejecting its approaches

Palantir has filed a lawsuit against a magazine that published information claiming Switzerland rejected the company’s approaches, signaling a legal challenge over coverage and implications for its engagement with Swiss authorities.

via Financial Times|

#business #lawsuit #magazine

olympics1 month ago•15 min saved

Switzerland tops USA in women's curling semis, eyes gold against Sweden

Switzerland defeated the United States 7-4 in the Milan Cortina women’s curling semifinals, earning a spot in the gold-medal game against Sweden, who defeated Canada 6-3. The U.S. will play Canada for bronze, with Team USA aiming for its first Olympic curling medal; Patz led the Swiss with precise draw shots and takeouts, while the American team battled back in the second half but couldn’t overturn the early deficit.

via NBC Olympics|

#curling #olympics #sweden

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Switzerland advances to Olympic curling gold medal game as USA eyes bronze

USA women's curling fell 6-4 to Switzerland in the Olympic semifinal, ending its bid for gold. Switzerland advances to the gold-medal game, while the USA will play Canada for bronze (Canada had been defeated by Sweden in the other semifinal).

via CBS Sports|

#curling #olympics #semifinal

world2 months ago•2 min saved

Fresh blaze hits Swiss memorial for Crans-Montana bar fire victims

A memorial for victims of the Le Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana was damaged by a new blaze early Sunday; police say candles likely caused the fire, but no one at the memorial was injured. An investigation is underway into the blaze and the bar’s owners face charges of negligence-related manslaughter and arson, with public-safety officials also under probe amid criticism of authorities.

via The Guardian|

#bar-fire #crans-montana #investigation

sports2 months ago•3 min saved

USA Women Aim to Extend Olympic Supremacy Against Switzerland in Milan

Team USA’s women’s hockey team meets Switzerland in the third of four preliminary-round games at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. The U.S. is 2-0-0-0 with a 10-1 goal differential and has never allowed a goal to Switzerland in Olympic play, leading the all-time series 3-0-0-0. Highlights from recent games include Hilary Knight tying the U.S. Olympic goals record with 14, and first Olympic goals for Keller, Murphy and Heise, plus Harvey’s first Olympic point and Frankel’s first Olympic shutout. Puck drop is 2:40 p.m. ET on USA Network/Peacock.

via USA Hockey team|

#milan #olympics #sports