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Wednesday, 30.07.2025
15:32 There is no age for... going to university (3/5): "I started my studies at the same time as my son" (TdG, 24heures)
After dreaming for a long time, Dominique Mermoud is studying at the University of Lausanne at the age of 52. The part-time option was crucial.
14:04 217 kilometers through Death Valley: "It's like standing in front of a fully turned-on oven, with a hot wind blowing from behind" (BaZ)
In 2008, Marco Giuoco was diagnosed with a brain tumor. After a successful surgery, he changed his life: at 50, he started running ultramarathons. In Death Valley, he has now fulfilled a dream.
10:09 Behavior tips and distraction strategies: Wasps are on the rise again: what really helps? (TagesAnzeiger)
Waving your arms makes the nuisances aggressive. Better are simple home remedies, clever distractions, and calm behavior.
Tuesday, 29.07.2025
03:42 Sweet Home: How about a little fresh sea breeze in your home? (TagesAnzeiger, derBund, BZ)
Try the seaside style. Blue and white, but also rustic elements, plenty of freshness, a vacation home atmosphere, and new design that is also art, are all part of it.
Monday, 28.07.2025
15:44 Wellies instead of swim trunks: camping in continuous rain? For them, it's just a matter of attitude (TagesAnzeiger)
The weather hasn't been this dreary in a long time, says the manager of the largest campsite in German-speaking Switzerland. Campers aren't letting it get them down – there are virtually no cancellations.
08:01 There is no age for… getting your CFC (1/5): "On the first day, I was asked if I was the teacher!" (24heures)
At 55 years old, Anna Erismann-Zoppi is pursuing a CFC as a pastry chef-confectioner in La Tour-de-Peilz. This former medical secretary started from scratch to live her sweet passion.
05:00 A 24-hour watch: Volunteers save an average of three people per day on Lake Geneva (24heures)
For 140 years, the International Rescue Society of Lake Geneva (SISL) has been rescuing lake users. An initiative based on volunteer work and donations.
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