Off-Road Driving in Crans Montana: A Weekend with Defender Let’s Start with a Quiz! What percentage of Defenders built over the last 77 years (including predecessor models under the Land Rover name) are still in use today? 1️⃣ 35% 2️⃣ 54% 3️⃣ 75% The answer? 75%! That’s an astonishing number, proving that longevity is a key factor when choosing a vehicle. Whether electric or […]
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Divina Ischia Photos: funkyforty Tuk Tuk It’s a bumpy road for the little Ape Piaggio, but our female taxi driver doesn’t seem to notice. She is wearing big black sunglasses and high heels, her beautiful black hair floating on her shoulders. VROOOM! We hear when she sprints  to make sure she can attack the steep hill.  My […]
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Swiss parliament backs new childcare allowance This week, Switzerland’s National Council (parliament) approved a new framework for supporting childcare through an allowance scheme targeting parents with children up to the age of eight, reported RTS. While the proposal largely mirrors the version endorsed by the Council of States, notable differences remain—chiefly regarding the role of the federal government. Under the plan, […]
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Swiss parliament chooses compromise on individual taxation Switzerland moved a step closer to scrapping its so-called marriage tax penalty, a work in progress for around 25 years. This week, the National Council endorsed a compromise proposal for individual taxation, reported SRF. The reform—long sought by proponents of tax equity and gender equality—aims to align the tax system with modern household structures where […]
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Swiss digital surveillance plan heavily criticised A proposed revision to Switzerland’s digital surveillance regulations has met with broad political and industry backlash, reported RTS. Critics say the draft, put forward by the Federal Council, threatens data privacy, allows disproportionate state intervention, and could undermine the country’s reputation as an innovation hub. In a consultation process that concluded on Tuesday, parties across […]
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