Switzerland Today
Dear Swiss Abroad,
Did you watch the supermoon in your corner of the world? Were you enchanted or frustrated that your smartphone’s camera failed to do it justice?
If you missed it (or botched your picture), check out below this beautiful snap taken by Swiss photographer Valentin Flauraud of last night’s supermoon rising over the Dent d’Oche mountain.
And don’t despair – you’ll get another chance. The next three nights graced by supermoons this year fall on September 18, October 17 and November 15. Mark it on your calendars!
And now for the news on planet Earth, Switzerland:
In the news: water above, impunctuality, explosive garbage, repeat vote?
A new study reveals that distant planets may hold far more water than previously believed, though it’s hidden deep below the surface. Scientists had assumed water was mostly found on planetary surfaces, but research from ETH Zurich challenges this view. The findings were published Tuesday in Nature Astronomy.
Zurich Airport reports poor summer 2024 punctuality, citing storms and geopolitical tensions. SWISS warns passengers of delays in compensation processing due to high demand.
A man in Geneva was injured when a rubbish bag exploded as he picked it up Tuesday morning. Authorities are investigating the incident, suspecting it may have been a small homemade bomb.
The Federal Court will decide if the 2022 Swiss vote to raise the women’s retirement age from 64 to 65 should be repeated. The women’s section of the left-wing Social Democratic Party and the Swiss Greens both filed complaints. They are concerrned the vote was swayed by incorrect government pension forecasts.
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