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- Muriel Gardiner: The heiress who saved countless lives
Muriel Gardiner's courage fighting fascism in Austria inspired an Oscar-winning film. Who was she?
BBC News. Sat, 18 Sep 2021 00:46:47 GMT. - AUKUS partnership aimed against China, Russian envoy to Vienna says
Russian Permanent Representative to international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov noted that this is the first initiative announced by the three countries, which means that it will be followed by second and third ones
Tass. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:19:13 +0300. - China accuses Washington of 'low political tricks' over Uighur exhibit
The US-backed Uighur photo exhibit of people who are missing in Xinjiang opened in Switzerland this week.
Straits Times. Fri, 17 Sep 2021 05:58:14 +0800. - Manchester United star Cristiano Ronaldo KOs steward with shot during warm-up at Young Boys
The Portugal star fired a shot just wide of the goal as he limbered up for the Champions League clash in Switzerland on Tuesday evening.
Daily Mail. Wed, 15 Sep 2021 03:21:41 +0100. - Sportradar CEO Carsten Koerl Officially Becomes A Billionaire Even As Shares Falter On IPO Day
Switzerland-based Sportradar, which funnels stats from sports leagues to media companies and sports bettors, debuted on the Nasdaq on Tuesday.
By Justin Birnbaum, Forbes Staff. Forbes. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 16:18:37 -0400. - SS&C ALPS Advisors Launches Travel ETF (JRNY)
The travel industry has been getting the much-needed boost from the reopening of the U.S. economy, accelerated coronavirus vaccine rollout initiatives and solid fiscal stimulus support.
Sweta Jaiswal, Frm. Zacks. Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT. - Vienna Marathon winner DQ'd for wearing illegal shoes
Ethiopian runner Derara Hurisa thought he had come away with a victory at the Vienna Marathon on Sunday but was disqualified from the race after a discrepancy over his footwear.
Ryan Gaydos. Fox News. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 14:38:53 GMT. - Afghan man suspected of raping and killing girl, 13, in Austria arrested in UK
An Afghan man suspected of raping and killing a 13-year-old girl in Austria has been arrested in the UK and faces extradition.
Sky News. Mon, 13 Sep 2021 12:04:00 +0100. - World Cup of Darts: Scotland beat Austria in final after Wales lose in semi-finals
Scotland's Peter Wright and John Henderson win the 2021 World Cup of Darts after a 3-1 win over Austria in Jena.
BBC News. Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:55:02 GMT. - Montana Aerospace to buy Asco Industries
Switzerland-based Montana Aerospace has agreed to purchase fellow aircraft parts maker Asco Industries of Belgium, saying the deal, which requires regulatory ...
Janes 360. Fri, 10 Sep 2021 09:20:31 Z.
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Facts About the Alpine States
The Swiss Confederation's capital city is Berne, and its national currency is the Swiss Franc. The primary languages used in Switzerland are German, French, and Italian; in 2020, the estimated population of Switzerland was 8,654,622.
The Republic of Austria's capital city is Vienna, and its currency is the Euro. The primary language used in Austria is German, and in 2020, the estimated population of Austria was 9,006,398.
The Republic of Slovenia's capital city is Ljubljana, and its currency is the Tolar. The country's national language is Slovene, and its estimated population in 2020 was 2,078,938.
The Principality of Liechtenstein's capital city is Vaduz, and its currency is the Swiss Franc. The Alemannic German dialect is spoken in Liechtenstein, and in 2020, the nation's estimated population was 38,128.