Mon, May 12, 2025

by: Fortune

Eurovision fans find Swiss franc's latest surge hits a sour note

Eurovision fans bound for Basel will face steep costs, as a soaring Swiss franc makes Switzerland one of the priciest host cities yet.

by: Vanity Fair

Fox News' Greg Gutfeld on Trump, the Manosphere, and Hosting the "Strangest Game Show Ever"

The cohost of 'The Five' and star of 'Gutfeld!' talks to VF about his off-the-wall new game show, 'What Did I Miss?,' in which contestants held in monthslong isolation are challenged to distinguish between real and fake news.

by: Ghanaweb.com

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by: Fox News

Fox to launch new streaming service 'FOX One' this fall

Fox Corporation introduced a new streaming service uniting News, Sports and Entertainment content on one platform that plans to be released in the fall.

by: Reuters

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by: Post and Courier

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by: Forbes

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by: The Jerusalem Post Blogs

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by: Variety

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by: PBS

NJ Spotlight News | Push to hold social media companies accountable | Season 2023

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by: The New York Times

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by: Snopes

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by: Page Six

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by: Entertainment Weekly

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by: pix11

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by: People

Nicole Scherzinger, Jon M. Chu and Lisa Among Gold House's 2025 Most Impactful Asian Pacific Leaders

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by: fox17online

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by: Deadline.com

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by: Football Italia

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by: Los Angeles Times

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by: Patch

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by: The Boston Globe

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by: WBAY

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by: The New York Times

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Eurovision fans find Swiss franc's latest surge hits a sour note

Eurovision fans bound for Basel will face steep costs, as a soaring Swiss franc makes Switzerland one of the priciest host cities yet.

Eurovision fans attending the 2025 contest in Switzerland are facing higher costs due to the recent surge in the Swiss franc's value, which has reached a nine-year high against the euro. The strong franc has made everything from accommodation to food and merchandise more expensive for international visitors, particularly those from the Eurozone. Fans are expressing frustration over the unexpected financial strain, with some even reconsidering their attendance. Local businesses, however, are benefiting from the increased spending power of the franc, though they are also concerned about potential declines in tourism if the trend continues. The Swiss National Bank has indicated that it will monitor the situation but has not committed to intervening in the currency markets.

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