Banknotes And Brews; Telepathic Husky Hunt Continues; Childcare Credit Set To Increase

News For 25 January 2022

The old days of stuffy tellers and glass walled counters at your local bank have gone by the wayside.  At the Aeschenplatz branch of Bank Cler, customers will now find something that looks more like a modern gastro pub with a food products section.  The concept is to upsell those looking for a simple withdrawal or deposit with a beer or a glass of wine and a plate of culinary treats, and why not pick up a bottle to take home as well? Apparently, the concept has been working for Bank Cler, as this is not their first nor second branch set up to serve a latte along with your lucre.

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Last week, a Siberian Husky living with his owners in Reinach was stolen from his garden kennel.  The Baselland K9 dog search team managed to conclude the dog was at the garden's gate when he was snatched and likely was put in a car.  The frustrated owners who have no leads on the whereabouts of their pet, have now come to rely on "Animal Communicators", people who believe they can communicate telepathically with loved ones' pets.  The owners have been told they can rest assured their pet is alive and being cared for and fed. 

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The Swiss government has enacted the 2021 referendum granting higher deductions for childcare starting the 1st of January 2023.  Those with children 14 or under, will be able to deduct up to 25,000 in childcare expenses instead of the current 10,100 Swiss francs from their income.  The change is meant to reduce the expenses of moderate-income, dual-parent working families which would make working non-viable economically for one of the parents.