September 10, 2013
Switzerland
Leonhard Euler: Google Doodle Honors 306th Birthday of Swiss Mathematician
He is best-known for his contributions to pure mathematics, calculus and Sudoku.
New Report Ranks Iceland as Friendliest Country to Tourists
Bolivia, Venezuela and Russia are the most-unfriendly nations toward vacationers
WATCH: Pine Marten Bites Swiss Soccer Star During Game
At least his team won.
Early Curfew for Switzerland’s Teens
Swiss towns and villages are reportedly enacting a 10 p.m. curfew for teenagers 16 and under in an attempt to reduce late night noise, vandalism and underage drinking
C’est It Ain’t So Gégé: French Actor Depardieu Reportedly Seeks Tax Refuge In Belgium
Larger — and messier — than life actor Gérard Depardieu has reportedly moved to Belgium to avoid paying French taxes, which risks turning the movie hero into a real-life heel in financially-stricken France.
It Ain’t All Snow: Swiss Cities Have Some of the Highest Cocaine Use in Europe
A new measure of drug traces in municipal waste water systems puts Swiss cities on par with Amsterdam and Antwerp.
Forgetful Violinist Leaves Priceless Stradivarius on Swiss Train
Hey people, can we please keep a better handle on our priceless instruments?
Swiss Vote On Whether To Vote More Often
This weekend, Swiss voters go to the polls in a referendum on whether or not to have more referendums.
Paralyzed Rats Learn to Walk Again In Rehabilitation Experiment
Swiss scientists have restored mobility to rats paralyzed by spinal cord injuries, a development that could inspire new hope for people who’ve suffered from similar debilitation.
After several weeks of intensive training and …
Dolphins Die of Drug Overdose after Swiss Rave
Toxicology reports found a heroin substitute in the systems of Shadow and Chelmers, who died soon after a massive party at the amusement park where they lived.
Catholic Priest, Theologian to Teach Swiss Sex Classes
A Jesuit priest and Catholic theologian are offering a unique sex-education course to couples in Switzerland–and so far, they have the church’s approval.