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Covid: reservations “with hindsight” on vaccination in Switzerland

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Covid: reservations “with hindsight” on vaccination in Switzerland

The former chairman of the Federal Commission for Vaccinations (CFV) <a href="https://www.world-today-news.com/criticism-of-stocker-from-switzerland/" title="Criticism of Stöcker from Switzerland“>Christoph Berger would today act in an ‘even more reserved’ manner when it comes to recommendations for vaccination against Covid-19. In hindsight, he would communicate differently. ‘Naturally, people wishing to be vaccinated should be able to do so. But … Read more

At least nine dead in strikes on hospital in Ukraine

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At least nine dead in strikes on hospital in Ukraine

At least nine people were killed in a double Russian strike targeting a hospital in the Sumy region in northeastern Ukraine, the Ukrainian Interior Ministry announced on Saturday. There are many injured. ‘In Sumy, the Russians struck a medical establishment twice: so far, six people have been killed,’ Interior Minister Igor Klymenko announced on Telegram. … Read more

Théo Bouchlarhem sends Sion to the round of 16

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Théo Bouchlarhem sends Sion to the round of 16

Pushed to its limits by Délémont in the first round, FC Sion did not tremble to reach the 1/8 finals of the Swiss Cup. It won 2-0 in Zurich against YF Juventus. Facing the Promotion League team, the Sion side forced the decision thanks to the efficiency of Théo Bouchlarhem. The Frenchman opened the scoring … Read more

Conference League: Servette receives Chelsea

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Conference League: Servette receives Chelsea

Servette host Chelsea tonight at 8:30pm in the Conference League play-off return leg. Beaten 2-0 in London in the first leg, Geneva need a feat to reach the group stage. However, Chelsea seems to have found their form again. On Sunday in the Premier League, the Blues won 6-2 at Wolverhampton, thanks in particular to … Read more

A painful failure for Servette FC

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A painful failure for Servette FC

Unless a miracle occurs in the double confrontation against Chelsea, Servette FC will not experience a European destiny this season. The Grenat failed against Sporting Braga. Having impressed last Thursday in the 0-0 draw from Portugal, Servette FC lost 2-1 at the Stade de Genève in front of 15,179 spectators in the return match of … Read more

Universal is preparing a biopic on Britney Spears

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Universal is preparing a biopic on Britney Spears

A Britney Spears biopic is in the works, Universal Pictures announced Thursday, after buying the rights to the pop star’s uncompromising memoir. “Crazy Rich Asians” director Jon Chu is tapped to helm the film, the company said in a statement. It will be based on the singer’s autobiographical book, ‘The Woman in Me’, which was … Read more

Holger Rune Parts Ways with Severin Lüthi – Roger Federer’s Former Coach

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Holger Rune Parts Ways with Severin Lüthi – Roger Federer’s Former Coach

Severin Lüthi is no longer part of Holger Rune’s coaching staff. The world number 7 and Roger Federer’s former coach end their collaboration after a little over a month. The Dane’s mother and manager, Aneke Rune, made the split public. “The timing with Severin was not optimal,” she told Danish broadcaster TV 2 Sport. According … Read more

Cézanne Paintings from Langmatt Museum Sold for $44.8 Million

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Cézanne Paintings from Langmatt Museum Sold for .8 Million

Three Cézanne paintings belonging to the Langmatt Museum in Baden (AG) were sold at auction on the night of Thursday to Friday in New York for a total of $44.8 million. The proceeds from the sale help save the museum, the latter indicated. The amount of the sale converted into Swiss francs reached 40.32 million, … Read more

Job Creation Slows in October Due to Historic Auto Manufacturer Strike: Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9%

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Job Creation Slows in October Due to Historic Auto Manufacturer Strike: Unemployment Rate Rises to 3.9%

Job creation slowed more than expected in October in the United States. The slowdown notably reflects the historic strike at the three major American automobile manufacturers. The unemployment rate rose slightly, to 3.9%. In October, 150,000 jobs were created, less than the 175,000 expected by analysts, and half as many as in September, the Labor … Read more

Integration of Migrants Through the Start Program: Learning French and Exploring the Swiss Job Market

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Integration of Migrants Through the Start Program: Learning French and Exploring the Swiss Job Market

Public authorities are also committed to the integration of migrants. For several years, the Start program has been reserved for them. Supported by the Jura Association for the Reception of Migrants (AJAM), it aims to offer six-month internships in municipalities in the region. The opportunity to learn French and discover the Swiss job market. In … Read more