Thursday, June 25, 2026
Sozialhilfe Schweiz: Gutschrift gilt nicht immer als Einkommen
«Wichtige Klarstellung» Die Schweizerische Konferenz für Sozialhilfe (Skos) weist auf Anfrage des Beobachters darauf hin, dass «die Unterscheidung zwischen Vermögen...
EU issues ultimatum to Spain over non-resident property tax
Brussels has again called out Madrid for taxing second home owners in Spain unfairly, giving them two months to take...
World News in Brief: Iranian Nobel winner’s declining health, rising attacks on healthcare, debt crisis hits women, Aid to Mozambique
“The Secretary General expresses his concern over the medical condition of Ms. Mohammadi and urges the Iranian authorities to ensure...
Tamil Nadu Election Results Highlights: Vijay’s TVK ‘whistle’ tops 100 seats; Stalin unseats in Kolathur; 214 seats hit by vote-split
Chennai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay during a public meeting ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, in Chennai,...
Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
On Monday, Moscow unilaterally declared a ceasefire with Ukraine on 8 and 9 May to cover the celebrations. At the...
The people losing their homes in French-speaking Switzerland
Switzerland’s push to meet its climate targets is colliding with a severe housing shortage. In French-speaking regions, large-scale evictions linked...
‘Last piece of the puzzle’ in the WHO pandemic agreement delayed to 2027
The WHO Pandemic Agreement adopted in May 2025 contained one crucial proviso: it couldn’t be ratified until one of its...
Uncertainty continues over safety in the Strait of Hormuz
“We are aware of the reports but do not have further details. We continue to urge ships to practise maximum...
