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Thursday, May 16

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Time to wind back the tourist tax, says Watches of Switzerland boss

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The company, which also owns the Goldsmiths and Mayors chains, bemoaned the 'minimal return of tourist spending due to the lack of VAT-free shopping'.

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Eurovision winner Nemo urges Switzerland to acknowledge third gender

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‘The Code’ singer called on Swiss justice minister to reconsider government’s stance

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'My son said he was going to Paris - he went to Switzerland to die'

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Alastair Hamilton was able to end his own life despite not having a diagnosed illness

'I thought my son was in Paris - he went to Switzerland to die'

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Alastair Hamilton was able to end his own life despite not having a diagnosed illness

Eurovision winner Nemo urges Switzerland to recognise third gender

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First non-binary person to win song contest calls for home country to allow third-gender entries on official documents

Watches of Switzerland says UK sales continue to be hit by tourist tax

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The Government scrapped VAT-free shopping for tourists a few years ago, a move which particularly affected luxury retailers who rely on affluent holidaymakers

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"At the end of May, we will start with smooth-skinned Jolly melons, which are very popular in Switzerland"

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The stone fruit season is gradually picking up pace at the Zurich wholesale market. Spanish apricots, peaches, and nectarines are already circulating, with Italian stone fruits expected to follow soon. "The first Italian early cherries are…

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Switzerland: Police arrest knife attack suspect

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A man with a knife attacked and injured several people in the Swiss town of Zofingen on Wednesday evening before being arrested by police. Several victims are in hospital.

Watches of Switzerland says UK sales continue to be hit by tourist tax

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Revenue in the US grew 14%, the group said, but revenue in the UK and Europe fell 4% amid ‘challenging macroeconomic conditions’.

Watches of Switzerland says UK sales continue to be hit by tourist tax

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Revenue in the US grew 14%, the group said, but revenue in the UK and Europe fell 4% amid ‘challenging macroeconomic conditions’.

Watches of Switzerland says UK sales continue to be hit by tourist tax

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Revenue in the US grew 14%, the group said, but revenue in the UK and Europe fell 4% amid ‘challenging macroeconomic conditions’.

Watches of Switzerland says UK sales continue to be hit by tourist tax

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Revenue in the US grew 14%, the group said, but revenue in the UK and Europe fell 4% amid ‘challenging macroeconomic conditions’.

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BEYOND THE BOARDS: BEHIND THE SCENES AS GB FACE SWITZERLAND

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???? Beyond the Boards: Go behind-the-scenes as Great Britain went head-to-head with Switzerland last night in their third game at the World Championship in Prague.

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Switzerland: Several People Injured in Knife Attack Incident in Zofingen, One Accused Held

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Several passers-by were injured in an indiscriminate knife attack in the northern Swiss town of Zofingen, according to the local police. One person has been arrested in connection with the incident.

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Ukraine war briefing: 50 countries swing behind peace summit in Switzerland

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Ukrainians’ decision whether to strike inside Russia, says Blinken; focus is on providing air defences including Patriots. What we know on day 813

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Switzerland - SPB-2024-Michel-Ofik-Nzege-ex-Aix-Maurienne-joins-Toros

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