Cult Switzerland's Verbier Festival hits the high notes Set in the stunning Swiss Alps, Cult reports from the prestigious Verbier Festival. 19/07/2022
Switzerland Swiss experts fear Alpine mountain collapse after Marmolada disaster Experts fear sections of a Swiss mountain may collapse, threatening a village below, after a deadly avalanche at the Marmolada glacier in the Italian Alps in early July. 10/07/2022
state of the union The one discordant tone at the Ukraine conference in Lugano n international conference in the Swiss city of Lugano agreed to a set of principles for re-building Ukraine, including the need for broad reforms to boost transparency and root out corruption. Leading the Ukrainian delegation was the country's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal. 08/07/2022
world news Switzerland to host international conference on rebuilding Ukraine A two-day international conference on rebuilding Ukraine is due to start in Switzerland on Monday 03/07/2022
Work This European country is the most expensive to live and work abroad in Looking for a cheaper city to live and work in as an expat? Head east - but forget about Hong Kong and this European country in particular. 02/07/2022
no comment Same-sex marriage in Switzerland is possible as of 1 July 2022 Legislation to open marriage to same-sex couples passed the Swiss Parliament in December 2020. The law was challenged in a referendum on 26 September 2021 by opponents of same-sex marriage and was approved with the support of 64% of voters and a majority in all 26 cantons. The law went into force 01/07/2022
Switzerland Couple among first to wed as same-sex marriage becomes legal Switzerland is one of the last countries in western Europe to allow same-sex marriage 01/07/2022
Green News Switzerland spent 14 years and €2 billion on this 'water battery' A large capacity water battery in Switzerland will help stabilise European energy grids. 30/06/2022
See Making VR worlds from the comfort of home As VR becomes increasingly popular in the art world, a tech platform wants to democratise the medium and let anyone have a go at making it. 22/06/2022
Switzerland Twenty-five people injured after walking on hot coals in Switzerland Police in Zurich said 13 people were hospitalised with serious injuries. 15/06/2022
no comment Major art fair in Switzerland shows support for Ukraine The world's leading art fair Art Basel opens in Switzerland for its 2022 edition in a more favourable market climate after a two-year gap due to the pandemic. During a press conference, the organisers reiterated their support for Ukraine. 15/06/2022
Europe News Flight delays after technical glitch closes Swiss airspace Switzerland has reopened its airspace, following a short closure Wednesday morning due to a 'breakdown' at air traffic control. 15/06/2022
See The artist is sorta present: how VR is changing art In his latest piece, Albert Oehlen asks viewers to enter his studio via VR and watch him draw a new work. The eerie experience gets you up close and personal without ever being near another actual person. 14/06/2022
See Art Basel 2022: Here's what's being showcased at the Swiss art fair From NFTs, to virtual reality experiences, to enormous installations, what's on offer at this year's Art Basel? 14/06/2022
Destinations Azure lakes and quaint villages: This is Switzerland’s ‘little Italy’ Just over an hour's drive from Milan or a panoramic train and ferry journey south from Lucerne, Ticino is Switzerland's very own little Italy. 03/06/2022
Europe News Mixed fortunes as three European economies reveal post-Ukraine invasion GDP It's good news for some and bad for others as France, Italy and Switzerland published GDP growth figures today. 31/05/2022
Taste Swiss brothers seek to save the Swiss mountains by bottling it as gin As young Swiss people move to the cities for jobs and opportunities, three brothers are determined to help sustain the economy of their small mountainous village by bottling up original liquors 19/05/2022
Switzerland Swiss woman charged over 'jihadist-motivated' knife attack in Lugano Two people were injured in the attack at a department store in November 2020. 18/05/2022
Switzerland Swiss voters have their say on Netflix, Frontex and organ donations But what did they decide? 16/05/2022
Switzerland Cocaine found in coffee at Nespresso factory in Switzerland The discovery led to the seizure of 500 kilograms of the drug - one of Switzerland's biggest ever hauls. 06/05/2022
People Extreme skiers close out the 2022 season with a colourful show A gang of pro freeskiers and snowboarders celebrate this year’s end of season in a stunningly colourful run. 06/05/2022
no comment Snowsports stars let loose with flares in incredible display of skill and colour A spectacular display of skill and colour from some of the best freestyle skiers and snowboarders around took place in Crans-Montana in Switzerland. 03/05/2022
Destinations What is there to do in the Swiss Alps outside of ski season? Verbier has much more to offer than just skiing. Here’s our out of season guide to one of Switzerland’s favourite winter resorts. 24/04/2022
Europe News Switzerland trials legal cannabis sales for recreational use Swiss authorities have greenlit a pilot project, where a selection of people in Basel will be allowed to buy cannabis from pharmacies for recreational use. 20/04/2022
Taste Why doesn't Swiss wine make it out of Switzerland? The Swiss canton of Valais, or Wallis, is a landscape of rolling hills and irrigated vineyards. So why don't you find the wine in your supermarkets? 17/04/2022
Switzerland Serbian intelligence denies alleged murder plot on Swiss prosecutor Dick Marty had investigated war crimes during the Kosovo War for the Council of Europe. 12/04/2022
