The much-awaited Swiss-hosted Women’s Euro Championship kicks off today.
Hundreds of thousands international fans are expected to arrive in the country over the next few weeks – making the tournament the biggest it’s ever been.
The first game is at 6pm tonight in Thun – Iceland will meet Finland.
Switzerland is in action at 9pm – facing Norway in Basel.
The group matches will be held until the 13th – there are two games a day, one at 6pm and the other at 9pm.
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Prison population climbs
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Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
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Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
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