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- Monkeypox: Israel, Switzerland and Austria confirm cases
Scientists are still unsure what is causing the outbreak, which has now spread to 15 countries.
BBC News. Sun, 22 May 2022 15:57:10 GMT. - Austria reports first confirmed monkeypox case
The patient has been isolated in a Vienna hospital
Tass. Sun, 22 May 2022 18:54:40 +0300. - Monkeypox: Israel and Switzerland confirm cases
It means the viral outbreak has spread to 14 countries with more than 80 cases detected so far.
BBC News. Sun, 22 May 2022 11:10:00 GMT. - Stunning images show how Switzerland makes for a magical holiday destination outside the ski season
If you haven't been to Switzerland yet, it's likely you'll start making plans to visit shortly after gazing upon the pictures here, which show the country in its spring, summer and autumn finery.
Daily Mail. Sun, 22 May 2022 08:40:39 GMT. - WATCH: Explosion near Geneva airport disrupts flights
Flights were disrupted after a large explosion broke out near Geneva airport in Switzerland.
ABC News. Sat, 21 May 2022 18:18:37 -0400. - Israel, Switzerland report first monkeypox cases as virus spreads
The outbreak of monkeypox in countries where the virus is not endemic is highly unusual, according to scientists.
Al Jazeera. Sat, 21 May 2022 16:56:40 +0000. - Prehistoric dolphin species discovered in landlocked Switzerland
Yahoo. 2022-05-19T15:03:56Z. - Slovenia signs Boxer contract
Slovenia, represented by the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR), signed a contract with Rheinmetall-Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) consortium Artec ...
Janes 360. Thu, 19 May 2022 10:20:09 Z. - Pent-up Demand Drives Global Leisure and Business Flight Bookings Past 2019 Levels
U.S., U.K, Switzerland, Spain and Netherlands top the list of most visited destinations - Cruises, buses and trains see strong spending rebound in 2022 as Covid restrictions loosen.
Travel Industry Wire. 2022-05-18 11:19:22 EST. - Man spends third night missing in Victorian Alps
Victoria Police fear for the health of a 70-year-old man who went walking near Mount Hotham three days ago.
Sydney Morning Herald. Mon, 16 May 2022 06:45:50 +1000.
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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.