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Odermatt becomes Switzerland’s most successful male skier with another GS win on the Gran Risa

LA VILLA, Italy — Marco Odermatt is back to his imperious best. Odermatt followed up his first win in Val Gardena in Saturday’s downhill by winning a World Cup giant slalom on Sunday as he continued to dominate the Gran Risa to become Switzerland’s most successful male skier. It was Odermatt’s 41st World Cup victory, putting the three-time defending overall …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

The true story behind Wham's Last Christmas from the people who were there: How bonds forged in Herfordshire classrooms and pubs paired with George Michael's genius led to Britain's favourite festive

Daily Mail

Christmas 1984 was a bit of a bumper year in the annals of pop history. Wham's Last Christmas- celebrating its 40th anniversary - is a vignette of Eighties nostalgia filmed in the Swiss resort of Saas-Fee George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley are seen larking around with a collection of similarly bouffant-haired friends in the ski resort Now know why it …

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Disgraced head teacher banned after pupils had sex, possessed knives and drank alcohol on a Swiss ski trip is now a swimming coach who organises 'wild', naked sessions

Daily Mail

A disgraced former head teacher banned from the profession after pupils had sex, possessed knives and drank alcohol on a Swiss ski trip is now a swimming coach who organises 'wild', naked sessions, MailOnline can reveal. Mrs Drury has started a wild swimming company where she gives people private lessons in her back garden There is no suggestion her clients …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Swiss extortionist, three former U.S. soldiers convicted in German farmer’s killing

NL Times

A Swiss businessman and three former U.S. military personnel were convicted on accusations that they took part in a violent extortion scheme that led to the death of 58-year-old German organic farmer Thomas Schwarz in November 2019. The situation escalated when M. slit Schwarz’s throat, a move the court said was unauthorised and far beyond the scope of the original …

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4 days, 5 hours ago

No impact of Swiss withdrawal of MFN status to India: Nestle India

The Hindu

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods major Nestle India on Thursday said the suspension of the MFN clause granted to India by Switzerland will have ‘no impact’ on the company. The suspension of MFN status under the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement is a policy issue between the government of India and Switzerland and is not ‘Nestle-specific’, the FMCG firm said in a statement. …

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This super festive Cranberry Chiffon Pie is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table

Salon

Bibi Hutchings, a lifelong Southerner, lives along a quiet coastal Alabama bay with her cat, Zulu, and husband, Tom. Cranberry Chiffon Pie Yields 8 to 10 servings Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 45 minutes Ingredients For the crust: Ready made crust or simple homemade pie crust 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, lightly toasted Sprinkling of brown or coconut sugar For …

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4 days, 15 hours ago

Nottingham headteacher banned after school pupils ‘shoplifted, drank and had sex’ on Swiss ski trip

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ms Drury, who left the school later in 2017, stated in her interview that …

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Son-in-law of top foe of Venezuela’s president sentenced to 30 months on money laundering charge

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The son-in-law of a prominent …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

My, how cheap these Swiss trains are. Or are they?

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. You may not have heard of this Brussels-based organisation until this week, when it announced: “The three most expensive rail …

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Switzerland bans Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a week after it proscribed Palestinian group Hamas

Firstpost

Switzerland generally maintains neutrality and has previously not subscribed to the stance that the two groups are terrorist groups. But that view shifted last year after Hamas launched its large-scale attack against Israel on October 7 Switzerland’s parliament on Tuesday approved a proposal seeking the ban of Lebanese terror group Hezbollah on the grounds of it being a paramilitary terrorist …

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The mountains where you can ski right across Europe’s international borders

CNN

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. In France’s Southern Alps, Montgenèvre flies the French flag in the almost entirely Italian Via Lattea, while the Swiss and Italians share the Matterhorn from opposite sides of their borders. Contrast this buzzing Tirolean town in southern Austria with its small, serene neighbor across the border in Switzerland, …

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1 week ago

Mint Explainer: Why Switzerland withdrew MFN status in its tax treaty with India

Live Mint

Switzerland has suspended the Most-Favoured-Nation clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with India, significantly altering the tax treatment of cross-border dividends. Switzerland has attributed this change to a 2023 Indian Supreme Court ruling in a case involving Nestle SA and others, which clarified that MFN clause benefits require explicit notification by the Indian government under the Income Tax Act, …

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Private Banks Boost Hong Kong Hiring to Woo Rich Chinese Clients

Live Mint

-- Wealth managers are ramping up hiring in Hong Kong to cater to an inflow of mainland Chinese money. Bank of Singapore has boosted staff in Hong Kong by 30%, while Julius Baer Group Ltd., a Swiss wealth manager, grew its office space in Hong Kong by 40% last year along with hiring. “This year, we’ve seen an increase in …

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1 week, 1 day ago

How Marc Rich’s former haven put a top commodity trader on trial

Hindustan Times

When Trafigura Group director Mark Irwin stood up last week to give evidence in a Swiss criminal court, it represented a pivotal moment in the relationship between the world’s commodity traders and the country that many of them call home. Mike Wainwright, former chief operating officer of Trafigura Group, leaves the Federal Criminal Court in Bellinzona, Switzerland Until now, Swiss …

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Why has Switzerland suspended 'Most-Favoured Nation' status to India?

Firstpost

Switzerland has announced it will suspend the Most-Favoured Nation status granted to India under the double tax agreement treaty, effective January 1, 2025. The move is set to have far-reaching impact on Indian companies operating in Switzerland and Swiss investments in India The Most-Favoured Nation status is a term commonly used in international trade agreements to ensure that a country …

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1 week, 2 days ago

The Best Christmas Desserts from Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and More

The Independent

Nothing says festive decadence quite like dessert. Recipe from ‘Life’s Too Short To Stuff A Mushroom’ by Prue Leith Sticky toffee coffee pudding open image in gallery Jamie Oliver’s sticky toffee showstopper with a caffeine kick, perfect for keeping the party going By: Jamie Oliver Serves: 16 Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Ingredients: For the pudding: 170g unsalted butter, plus …

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Switzerland suspends ‘most favoured nation’ status to India, cites SC's Nestle case ruling

Hindustan Times

Dividends of Indian entities will be taxed at 10% in Switzerland from January 1 as the European nation has suspended the most favoured nation clause in its Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement with India. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse In a December 11 statement, the Swiss finance department said the move follows a ruling by Supreme Court of India last year that the MFN …

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Switzerland cancels 'most favoured nation' status to India over Nestle ruling

India Today

The Swiss government has suspended the most favoured nation status clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Switzerland, potentially impacting Swiss investments in India and leading to higher taxes on Indian companies operating in the European nation. According to a December 11 statement by the Swiss finance department, the move follows the Supreme Court of India last …

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Switzerland withdraws MFN status from India

The Hindu

In a development that could hurt India’s investment climate and affect firms’ international taxation math, Switzerland has decided to suspend the Most Favoured Nation treatment for India under the two countries’ 30-years old double-taxation avoidance agreement, citing an October 2023 ruling against its validity by the Supreme Court on 11 petitions that were combined with a Nestle plea. Terming this …

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Switzerland suspends 'Most Favoured Nation' status to India over Nestle verdict

India TV News

The government of Switzerland has suspended the most favoured nation status clause in the Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India and Switzerland, potentially impacting Swiss investments in India and leading to higher taxes on Indian companies operating in the European nation. According to a statement made on December 11 by the Swiss finance department, the move follows the Supreme Court …

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Switzerland withdraws tax MFN status on Indian companies over SC ruling on Nestle

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: In a retaliatory action, the government of Switzerland has withdrawn the application of the Most Favoured Nation clause on Indian entities operating in the European country. The Swiss authorities took the action after the Supreme Court of India rejected automatic applicability of MFN clause under the bilateral tax treaty between the two countries in a case related to …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Best luxury watches for men: 10 Stunning timepieces to level up your fashion game

Hindustan Times

Luxury watches for men are more than just accessories—they are statements of precision, style, and status. Specifications: Design: Modern chronograph with bold black dial Modern chronograph with bold black dial Size and Fit: 45mm case diameter 45mm case diameter Color Options: Black with silver accents Black with silver accents Material: Silicone strap and stainless steel case Silicone strap and stainless …

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Young Boys players pay tribute to teammate Meschack Elia in Champions League game after his son died

Associated Press

STUTTGART, Germany — Players from Swiss team Young Boys held up teammate Meschack Elia’s shirt as a tribute during their Champions League game at Stuttgart after his son died this week. Lukasz Lakomy gave Young Boys the lead with a powerful long-range shot in the sixth minute Wednesday and ran toward the sideline, where he held up Elia’s shirt as …

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1 week, 5 days ago

SNB Is Edging Toward Zero Rate in Tussle With Franc Speculators

Live Mint

-- Switzerland’s two-year stint of positive interest rates is about to inch closer to a potential end with the central bank’s likely move to cut borrowing costs this week. Either way, the decision will use up precious ammunition for a central bank whose rate is already one of the world’s lowest, showcasing the quandary for Swiss policymakers trying to prevent …

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Odermatt becomes Switzerland’s most successful male skier with another GS win on the Gran Risa

The true story behind Wham's Last Christmas from the people who were there: How bonds forged in Herfordshire classrooms and pubs paired with George Michael's genius led to Britain's favourite festive

Disgraced head teacher banned after pupils had sex, possessed knives and drank alcohol on a Swiss ski trip is now a swimming coach who organises 'wild', naked sessions

Swiss extortionist, three former U.S. soldiers convicted in German farmer’s killing

No impact of Swiss withdrawal of MFN status to India: Nestle India

This super festive Cranberry Chiffon Pie is the perfect centerpiece for your holiday dessert table

Nottingham headteacher banned after school pupils ‘shoplifted, drank and had sex’ on Swiss ski trip

Son-in-law of top foe of Venezuela’s president sentenced to 30 months on money laundering charge

My, how cheap these Swiss trains are. Or are they?

Switzerland bans Lebanon’s Hezbollah, a week after it proscribed Palestinian group Hamas

The mountains where you can ski right across Europe’s international borders

Mint Explainer: Why Switzerland withdrew MFN status in its tax treaty with India

Private Banks Boost Hong Kong Hiring to Woo Rich Chinese Clients

How Marc Rich’s former haven put a top commodity trader on trial

Why has Switzerland suspended 'Most-Favoured Nation' status to India?

The Best Christmas Desserts from Jamie Oliver, Nigella Lawson and More

Switzerland suspends ‘most favoured nation’ status to India, cites SC's Nestle case ruling

Switzerland cancels 'most favoured nation' status to India over Nestle ruling

Switzerland withdraws MFN status from India

Switzerland suspends 'Most Favoured Nation' status to India over Nestle verdict

Switzerland withdraws tax MFN status on Indian companies over SC ruling on Nestle

Best luxury watches for men: 10 Stunning timepieces to level up your fashion game

Young Boys players pay tribute to teammate Meschack Elia in Champions League game after his son died

SNB Is Edging Toward Zero Rate in Tussle With Franc Speculators