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Zurich parliament backs ban on religious head coverings in schools

The Parliament of Zurich has narrowly approved a proposal calling for a ban on religious head coverings in public schools and kindergartens, in a move that would apply to both students and teachers. The proposal, put forward by the Swiss People’s Party, passed by 87 votes to 82, with six lawmakers......

Security measures for U.S.-Iran talks cause flight disruptions at Zurich Airport

Flight operations at Zurich Airport experienced significant disruptions on Sunday after a technical issue linked to security arrangements for ongoing U.S.-Iran peace talks in Switzerland affected air traffic control systems. According to Swiss aviation authorities, the problem emerged when a temporary......

ETH Zurich achieves 99.91% quantum gate fidelity across 17,000 atom pairs

Researchers at ETH Zurich have demonstrated a quantum swap gate with 99.91% fidelity operating simultaneously on over 17,000 pairs of neutral atoms. Published in Nature, the work introduces a gate inherently resistant to common experimental flaws, potentially reshaping paths to large-scale, fault-tolerant......

Alisa Vainio sets Finnish record with Seville marathon win

Finland’s Alisa Vainio delivered a commanding performance at the Zurich Seville Marathon on Sunday, clocking 2:20:39 to break her own national record and become the first European woman to win the race in more than a decade. The 28 year old ran a measured race as Ethiopia’s Mulat Tekle Godu......

US and global bond yields rise amid economic optimism

US Treasury yields climbed on the first trading day of 2026, with the 30-year bond reaching 4.88 percent its highest level since early September. This surge stemmed from heightened optimism about the American economy, which dampened demand for safe-haven assets. The 10-year Treasury yield also rose to......

Royal Air Maroc announces new direct routes to Zurich, N’Djamena, Sal Island, and Munich

Royal Air Maroc (RAM), Morocco’s national carrier, will introduce four new direct international routes from Casablanca starting September 2025. This move aligns with RAM’s strategy to expand its global network and reinforce connections between Morocco, Europe, and Africa. New destinations......

Global glacier melt accelerates at unprecedented rate, new study reveals

A comprehensive international study published in Nature has uncovered an alarming acceleration in global glacier melt over the past decade, with significant implications for sea level rise and worldwide water security. The research shows a 36% increase in ice loss between 2012-2023 compared to 2000-2011. The......

Living Costs for Expatriates: Casablanca and Rabat Shine as Affordable Hubs in MENA

In the ever-shifting landscape of global living expenses, Casablanca and Rabat, two of Morocco's vibrant metropolitan centers, have emerged as affordable havens for expatriates in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The latest cost-of-living survey by Mercer, a renowned authority in the......