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Two skiers die in avalanche in the French Alps

Two skiers tragically lost their lives on Saturday afternoon in an avalanche near Saint-Véran, one of the highest villages in the French Alps, authorities reported. The avalanche occurred around 3 p.m. on the northern face of Tête de Longet, which reaches 3,146 meters in altitude. The victims, born in 1997 and 1991, were part......

Dakhla hosts first international forum on cooperation for project development

The first edition of the International Forum on “Cooperation in Support of Project Development” opened on Friday in Dakhla, bringing together experts, policymakers and stakeholders from several countries to discuss new pathways for sustainable and inclusive development. Organized through February 8 by the Helvetia-Sahel Association,......

Switzerland tops global financial secrecy index, sparking transparency debates

A recent global ranking places Switzerland at the forefront of financial secrecy, highlighting its robust legal and banking frameworks that shield private wealth from foreign tax authorities and judicial oversight. The Financial Secrecy Index assesses jurisdictions based on factors such as limited financial disclosure, strong asset protections,......

China leads world's largest foreign currency reserve holders

China holds the top position among nations with the largest foreign exchange reserves, according to recent data from global financial rankings. The country boasts reserves exceeding $3 trillion, a figure that significantly outpaces its closest competitors and underscores its economic dominance on the world stage. This substantial stockpile......

Crans-montana fire death toll rises to 41 after victim dies from injuries

The death toll from the devastating fire that struck the Le Constellation bar in the Swiss resort town of Crans-Montana has risen to 41, following the death of a young victim who had been hospitalized since the tragedy. Authorities in the canton of Valais confirmed that an 18-year-old Swiss national succumbed to his injuries on January 31......

Switzerland: dozens killed in bar fire at Crans-Montana ski resort

Dozens of people lost their lives and more than one hundred were injured after a fire broke out in a crowded bar during New Year’s Eve celebrations in the luxury ski resort of Crans-Montana, in southwestern Switzerland, authorities said. The blaze started shortly after midnight in a popular nightlife venue packed with tourists celebrating......

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