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From mugham to jazz, Azerbaijan takes the Montreux stage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

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Travel News

Revealed: The best major railway stations in Europe

The latest European Railway Station Index ranks the top 60 busiest railway stations in Europe – and there are clear winners and losers.

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Flower-crowned cows bring Alpine tradition to Gstaad festival

Decorated cows descend from Alpine pastures into Gstaad for Switzerland's Züglete festival, drawing crowds, music and visitors from around the world.

Switzerland

UN urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US migrant custody in 2026

A joint report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights in June said that the rate of people dying in ICE custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid Trump's crackdown.

Europe News

Swiss rave shooting suspect reportedly had 'psychological problems'

Police said two pistols and an AK-74 rifle were found in the suspect's vehicle, with initial forensic analysis linking the weapons to cartridge cases found at the scene.

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Lifestyle

Award tour: Our favourite luxury watches from the GPHG 2026 nominees

The Grand Prix d'Horlogerie has revealed its much anticipated official nominations for this year's edition and world tour and here are eight models you should be watching out for.

Europe News

Swiss man arrested after one killed in shooting at rave, police say

In a statement earlier on Monday, the cantonal police said that partygoers were preparing to go home when several shots were fired "at a group of people."

Sport

Big Finish at the IJF Ecole Mont-Olivet Grand Slam in Lausanne

The inaugural Lausanne Grand Slam concluded in style with spectacular judo, an inclusive kata demonstration and thrilling finals. Bozorov, Olek, Sulamanidze, Fontaine and Tasoev claimed gold as Switzerland celebrated a memorable first edition.

Sport

Lausanne Grand Slam 2026: Switzerland Celebrates a Historic Judo Day

Lausanne marked a major day for Swiss judo as the 2028 World Championships agreement was signed, the Grand Slam was officially opened and adaptive judo athletes joined the action. Aurélien Bonferroni’s bronze delighted the home crowd.

Sport

Lausanne Grand Slam 2026 Opens with Inclusive Judo

The first day in Lausanne celebrated judo’s inclusive spirit, with adaptive judo athletes competing alongside World Tour stars. Marina Vorobeva, Yamato Fukuda, Gefen Primo, Kairi Kentoku and Eteri Liparteliani claimed gold medals

Europe News

Swiss nuclear power plant fully back online after heatwaves

Reactor 1 was first brought online in 1969 and Reactor 2 in 1971, making it one of the oldest nuclear plants in the world.

Europe News

Switzerland eyes drone battalion by 2028, defence ministry says

Switzerland's long-standing position has been one of well-armed neutrality and the European country has mandatory conscription for men.

Europe News

Owner of Swiss bar in deadly blaze held for domestic abuse, media say

French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti have been the focus of intense scrutiny since the fire ripped though their bar Le Constellation, in the Crans-Montana ski resort in the early hours of 1 January.

Destinations

Gstaad vs St. Moritz: Which Swiss resort town should you visit?

Whether you’re serious about skiing or care more about après-ski, here’s what you need to know before choosing an Alpine stay in St. Moritz or Gstaad.

Europe News

Two Swiss apartment block fires leave five missing and 19 injured

Around 100 firefighters were sent to the scene, where crews were still working to extinguish the fire on Friday morning.

Europe News

Swiss village lives in the shadow of an unstable mountain

Kandersteg, a picturesque Swiss Alpine village, sits beneath the unstable Spitze Stei rock formation, which could trigger a major landslide if it collapses. Scientists say rising temperatures are melting glaciers and thawing mountain permafrost, making slopes increasingly unstable across the Alps.

Europe News

Swiss tourist given year in jail for insulting Bali religious day

During his trial, Luzian Andrin Zgraggen told the court he had never intended to insult the Hindu holiday or the Balinese people.