Can be hung again: The Pride flag in Philz coffee houses.Image: Archive Photos A well-known coffee chain was in danger of losing its image as an LGBTQIA+-friendly company after a change of ownership. But the resistance from the staff and fans was too great. April 21, 2026, 10:14 p.mApril 21, 2026, 10:14 p.m follow me […]
Continue ReadingSouvenirs of Elizabeth II: The late queen on a mug in a souvenir shop in London.Image: keystone Four years after her death, Elizabeth II continues to shape the image of the British monarchy – and also the souvenir business. The fascination with the Queen remains unbroken, but her legacy remains complex. April 21, 2026, 9:30 […]
Continue ReadingApril 21, 2026, 9:28 p.mApril 21, 2026, 9:28 p.m Forensic scientists carry a victim’s body from the crime scene.Image: keystone According to investigators, the armed attack on tourists at the pyramids of Teotihuacan in Mexico was carried out by a lone perpetrator who was probably modeled on a massacre in the USA. A Canadian woman […]
Continue ReadingApril 21, 2026, 8:50 p.mApril 21, 2026, 8:50 p.m A cigarette rack in England. (Archive image, 2015)Image: EPA/EPA Britain is becoming smoke-free – at least in the long term. After lengthy discussions, a corresponding bill to ban the sale of tobacco has now passed the final hurdle in parliament. The law, which only needs formal […]
Continue ReadingPlaya de Muro in Mallorca will also be a popular travel destination this summer.Image: Shutterstock Spring break is underway in many places, the nice weather is coming and of course this increases the anticipation of even more holidays. But this is clouded by the current geopolitical problems. Is the situation affecting the Swiss desire to […]
Continue ReadingApril 21, 2026, 6:50 p.mApril 21, 2026, 6:50 p.m EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas and the Dutch Foreign Minister on Tuesday in Luxembourg.Image: keystone A new push for sanctions against Israel in the EU has failed. EU chief diplomat Kaja Kallas said after a meeting of foreign ministers in Luxembourg that there were not the […]
Continue ReadingAnyone planning a vacation in Italy this summer will probably notice something like this: just a few months before the start of the bathing season, there is a lot of noise on Italy’s beaches. The typical pre-season atmosphere prevails on Italy’s beaches shortly after Easter: only a few guests have arrived so far, mainly pensioners […]
Continue ReadingApril 21, 2026, 6:33 p.mApril 21, 2026, 7:18 p.m A pumping station of the Druzhba pipeline in Germany. (Archive image, 2007)Image: keystone Shortly before discussions on a further loan for Ukraine, Kiev announced the repair of the “Druzhba” (Friendship) oil pipeline from Russia to the European Union. “The oil pipeline can resume operations,” wrote President […]
Continue ReadingPeter Magyar wants to stop Orban’s withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. Image: keystone Hungarian Prime Minister-designate Peter Magyar announced at a press conference that he would arrest the Israeli Prime Minister during a possible state visit. Shortly before, he invited him to a memorial event in Budapest in October. April 21, 2026, 4:54 p.mApril […]
Continue ReadingApril 21, 2026, 4:15 p.mApril 21, 2026, 4:15 p.m According to media reports, the Russian authorities are searching the country’s largest publishing house “Eksmo” on suspicion of spreading “homo propaganda” among young people. “Eksmo” is the largest publishing house in Russia.image: IMAGO / SNA The general director of the publishing house, Yevgeny Kapyev, and other […]
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