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Djokovic drawn to play Australian Open first round amid visa saga

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MELBOURNE: Novak Djokovic was drawn Thursday to play fellow Serb Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of the Australian Open despite ongoing uncertainty over whether he will still be in the country. The world number one, top seed and defending champion is looking to clinch a 10th title at Melbourne Park starting next week and a record … Read more

Monsanto must pay 10 years’ waived taxes to Swiss region

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Switzerland’s highest court has ordered Monsanto to pay back 10 years’ worth of waived taxes after it left the Vaud region early following its takeover by Bayer, according to a ruling. The US agrochemical giant was ordered to hand over 34 million Swiss francs ($36.9 million, €32.7 million) to the western Vaud canton where its … Read more

Switzerland’s largest online bank to launch its crypto trading platform

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RIYADH: Switzerland’s largest online bank, Swissquote, is preparing to launch its own cryptocurrency trading platform, Arab News reported. The company plans to open its crypto exchange before the end of the first half of 2022, Jan De Schepper, chief sales and marketing officer at Swissquote, was quoted as saying by Finews.asia publication. Swissquote wants to become “the … Read more

Swiss eye far-reaching restrictions to fight Covid

Swiss eye far-reaching restrictions to fight Covid

GENEVA, Dec 10, 2021 (AFP) – The Swiss government presented proposals Friday for broad new restrictions as Covid cases surge, including barring unvaccinated people from restaurants and cultural activities as well as home working requirements. The government put forward two proposals for new measures aimed at reining in ballooning rates of transmission and said a final … Read more

Djokovic on entry list for Australian Open, no Serena

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MELBOURNE: Men’s world number one Novak Djokovic was named among the entries for the Australian Open on Wednesday, following intense speculation about his vaccination status, but women’s great Serena Williams was missing. The Serbian had cast doubt on whether he would defend his Melbourne title next month, refusing to reveal whether he was inoculated against coronavirus, a … Read more

Djokovic slated to play in Australia’s ATP Cup ahead of Open

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SYDNEY: After months of speculation that Novak Djokovic may miss the Australian Open over tough Covid vaccination requirements, the world number one was on Tuesday named to play in a Sydney tournament weeks before. The 20-time Grand Slam champion had cast doubt on whether he would defend his title at Melbourne Park next month, refusing … Read more

Have you seen the most expensive school in the world?

Have you seen the most expensive school in the world?

Have you ever wondered how expensive any school could be and where it is located?

The most expensive school in the world is the “Le Rosey” institute in Switzerland. It cost $87,000 in tuition fees. The school has 400 students enrolled with 150 teachers.

Le Rosey is a boarding school in Rolle, Switzerland. It was founded by Paul-Émile Carnal in 1880 on the site of the 14th-century Château du Rosey in the town of Rolle in the canton of Vaud.

Boasting two beautiful campuses in two locations — the spring/summer campus in the 14th-century Château du Rosey estate in Rolle, and, in the winter, chalets in the ski resort of Gstaad — it costs 108,900 Swiss francs (about £87,300) a year in tuition fees.

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Switzerland on edge ahead of Covid pass vote

Switzerland on edge ahead of Covid pass vote

GENEVA,  The Swiss will vote on Sunday on the country’s Covid-19 laws, after a campaign characterized by unprecedented levels of hostility in the wealthy Alpine nation, including even death threats. Like in much of Europe, Switzerland has seen growing anger over restrictions and vaccine pressure aimed at reining in the pandemic. But in a country renowned … Read more

Swiss pip Italy for World Cup ticket as Kane fires England to Qatar

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PARIS: European champions Italy missed out on automatic qualification for next year’s World Cup after being held to a goalless draw by Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday, ceding the top spot in Group C to Switzerland who beat Bulgaria 4-0. The Italians needed to match Switzerland’s result to qualify directly but while Roberto Mancini’s … Read more

Switzerland imposes new Covid-19 rules on some visitors

Switzerland imposes new Covid-19 rules on some visitors

Travelers entering Switzerland who have not been vaccinated against Covid-19 or who have recovered from the virus will be required to submit a negative test result beginning Monday, the government announced on Friday, in order to prevent outbreaks from resuming. “Infections are going down, but they remain at a high level – too high,” Health … Read more

Canada leads new green list entries for UK

Canada leads new green list entries for United Kingdom

Canada has led a number of places added to the UK’s green list for arrivals. Denmark, Finland, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Switzerland, and the Azores are also included in the green list, with the adjustments taking effect on Monday at 04:00. According to the administration, the danger of travel from these countries to public health is “low.” … Read more

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Receives Android 11 Update With Many New Features

Galaxy Tab A 10.1 Receives Android 11 Update With Many New Features

Samsung has started rolling out the Android 11 update to the Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (2019) in a few Asia, European, and South American markets. Over the past six months, Samsung has updated most of its smartphones and tablets to Android 11. The latest softer for Galaxy Tab A 10.1 (SM-T515 and Sm-T515N) brings the … Read more

Pakistan Cold-Shouldered by Many Countries To Meet FATF’s Conditions

Pakistan Cold-Shouldered by Many Countries To Meet FAFT's Conditions

Pakistan has been cold-shouldered by more than two dozens of countries on the requests seeking mutual legal assistance to tackle terrorism-financing, money laundering, and cyber terrorism to meet the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATD) conditions and recommendations. Pakistan has sent more than 232 official requests to two dozen countries under its mutual assistance laws in … Read more

Switzerland Announces Vaccination Of Age Group 12 to 15 Years

Switzerland Announces Vaccination Of Age Group 12 to 15 Years

Switzerland announces that children between 12 to 15 years old could be vaccinated with the shot from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech. The recommendation was given earlier this month by the Swissmedic, drug regulator in Switzerland. It is mainly aimed at the youth in groups It is primarily directed at youth in groups who … Read more

Swiss Female Diplomat In Iran Dies After fall From High-Rise Building

Swiss Female Diplomat In Iran Dies After fall From High-Rise Building

A senior female diplomat at the Swiss embassy in Tehran has died after falling from a high-rise building in the capital, Tehran. A spokesman for the emergency services said the Swiss diplomat had fallen to her death from a high-rise building where she was staying, according to the reports. The Swiss Interior Ministry confirmed the … Read more

New Zealand passport becomes most powerful in the world

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On Monday, the Passport Index has issued the latest ranking in which New Zealand has been ranked as the “most powerful” travel document in the world. Out of several indices, the Passport Index is the one that measures the amount of visa-free world travel. It looks at the 193 countries, members of the United Nations, … Read more

Video: Swiss women dance to bhangra beats on Diljit song

Video: Swiss women dance to bhangra beats on Diljit song

Women in Switzerland dance video becomes viral Indian actor and singer Diljit Dosanjh’s new album G.O.A.T. has been seen creating buzz across the globe. And a recent viral video of a group of Swiss women following the steps to a Bhangra performed by a Sikh man. When Europeans groove on @diljitdosanjh's G.O.A.T!Indian Bhangra in #Switzerland … Read more

Swiss Ambassador eager to visit beautiful areas of Pakistan

Swiss Ambassador eager to visit beautiful areas of Pakistan

Switzerland’s Ambassador-designate to Pakistan Benedict de Cerjat is excited to visit the beautiful areas of Pakistan for which he also tweeted a video of Pakistani areas. [embedpost id=”50366″ slug=”ertugrul-halime-sultan-to-be-brand-ambassadors-of-peshawar-zalmi”] According to the details, the nominated ambassador of Switzerland Benedict de Cerjat tweeted a video of Pakistani areas based on the pictures. This is just to … Read more

Switzerland to start easing its coronavirus lockdown from April 27

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Switzerland will start easing its coronavirus lockdown from April 27, allowing businesses like hairdressers and garden centres to re-open their doors. Children should be able to return to compulsory schooling from May 11. From June 8, higher education establishments, museums, zoos and libraries will be open once again, providing there is no resurgence of the … Read more

Pakistan becomes the most affordable country to live in 2020

Pakistan becomes the most affordable country to live in 2020

Pakistan has become the most affordable country in the world to live in. A report named  ‘Most Expensive Countries in the World to Live In 2020’ by CEOWORLD magazine. The report also says that Switzerland is the most expensive country to live in. In addition to this, Norway is the second most expensive country, followed … Read more

War between two nuclear powers can’t even be considered: PM

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Prime Minister Imran Khan said in Davos, the the idea of a war between two nuclear-armed countries cannot even be considered. According to the details, PM Khan said while speaking to the international media on the sidelines of World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday,  “Whatever is happening in India is disastrous for people in … Read more

WEF 2020: PM Imran Khan to depart for Davos, Switzerland

Imran khan in World Economic Forum

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan will depart today for Davos, Switzerland for World Economic Forum 2020. According to the details, the premiere expected to depart to Davos, tomorrow to attend World Economic Forum. Founder and Executive Chairman of WEF Professor Klaus Schwab invited Prime Minister Imran to attend the forum, to be held … Read more

Switzerland grants Pakistan access to bank details

Switzerland grants Pakistan access to bank details

The Swiss parliament on Wednesday has approved the automatic exchange of bank data to 18 more countries including Pakistan from year 2021. The Swiss Senate followed the House of Representative’s lead and approved a new batch of countries for automatic exchange of financial information (AEOI) including Pakistan. This means Switzerland will provide the complete bank … Read more

PM Imran Khan all set to visit three countries in December

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Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to visit Bahrain, Malaysia and Switzerland during the month of December, BOL News reported. According to sources, PM Imran Khan will leave for Bahrain on December 16 on a two-day official look up. He will attend Bahrain’s national day celebrations and hold meetings with his counterpart Khalifa bin Salam … Read more

Former Switzerland manager Koebi Kuhn dies after long illness

Former Switzerland manager Koebi Kuhn dies after long illness

Koebi Kuhn, a former Switzerland international and manager, died on Tuesday in Zurich at the age of 76 after a long illness, former FIFA president Sepp Battler told. “I spent the last few days with him,” said Blatter. “In Switzerland, he was one of the most popular players and coaches. He always reached out to … Read more