Sporting successes, political questions, and curious finds: The day at a glance
In international sports, there is big news from Paris. German tennis professional Alexander Zverev has reached the final of the French Open. He defeated Jakub Mensik in four sets and is thus in the final of this important tournament for the second time. For Zverev, it is a great opportunity to win his first Grand Slam title.
In international politics, former US President Donald Trump is once again in the spotlight. There are discussions about his connection to cryptocurrencies and possible allegations of corruption. A financial expert reports that Trump's family is now earning a lot of money with digital currencies, even though Trump was previously very skeptical about this topic.
A serious social issue in Switzerland is drug consumption in the workplace. Experts warn that cocaine is no longer just a drug for weekend parties. More and more often, people are using the dangerous drug during working hours to cope with high stress and performance pressure at work.
In Western Switzerland, there are legal disputes. In Geneva, the municipality of Vernier is opposing a new law that bans burkinis in swimming pools. At the same time, there is news regarding the fire disaster in Crans-Montana: the public prosecutor's office is now additionally accusing Jessica Moretti of forgery of documents, as she is alleged to have manipulated invoices.
There is also an important return in Swiss football. Goalkeeper Jonas Omlin is leaving abroad and will play in the Super League again in the future. He will be in goal for FC Basel and succeed Marwin Hitz there. The club's fans are delighted about the return of the experienced player from Obwalden.
In the media world, a long career is coming to an end. The well-known Schwyz journalist Jürg Auf der Maur is retiring. He was editor-in-chief of the "Bote" for many years and was highly valued in the industry for his independence and clear writing. He shaped regional reporting for almost four decades.
In culture, there was a big surprise in New York: singer Madonna gave a spontaneous free concert in Times Square. In Switzerland, it was also decided that Aarau will be the official capital of culture in 2030. Meanwhile, in Lucerne, there is a curious exhibition: the lost property office is selling 2,000 forgotten items, including works of art and strange objects such as breast implants.
Finally, there are practical tips for the summer. Since there are often sudden storms or great heat during the warm season, organizers of outdoor festivals should be careful. Experts advise monitoring the weather closely and creating safety plans so that garden parties and open-air events remain safe.