world news More than 160 dead in Germany-Belgium floods as water recedes The number known to have died has risen in Germany and Belgium after heavy rain caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away homes and cars. 15/07/2021
Switzerland Swiss reject tax hike to cut emissions and synthetic pesticide ban The proposed "carbon dioxide law" included an increase in taxes on fuels and the introduction of a tax on airline tickets from Switzerland. It was defeated in a referendum by 51.59% of the electorate. 14/06/2021
Uncovering Europe Swiss vote on whether government can impose COVID restrictions Swiss voters will decide on the future of a law outlining measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic. 11/06/2021
Uncovering Europe What's the future of EU-Swiss relations now talks have collapsed? Euronews looks into the past, present and future of Switzerland's cooperation with the EU after Swiss leaders rejected signing a long-delayed framework agreement with Brussels on Wednesday. 28/05/2021
Europe News Switzerland pulls out of negotiations to redefine relationship with EU The Swiss Federal Council concluded on Wednesday that there remain "substantial differences between Switzerland and the EU on key aspects of the agreement", such as wage protection and state aid, and "the conditions are thus not met for the signing". 26/05/2021
world news Ten sites in Switzerland, France and Italy added to IUCN ‘green list’ The International Union for Conservation of Nature says well managed protected sites are a critical part of halting the dramatic loss of life on Earth. 20/04/2021
The Cube Viral photo of empty Geneva hospital is 'misinformation' A viral photo on Twitter of an empty hospital corridor in Geneva is "misinformation", Swiss authorities have said. 12/03/2021
world news Heavy snowfall and extreme cold sweeps over Europe Temperatures plummeted to -28°C in some places. 18/01/2021
Switzerland Swiss to evacuate village threatened by vast WWII explosive depot A risk assessment of the underground depot carried out over the previous two years said it presents "unacceptable" risks based on current safety regulations. 07/12/2020
Switzerland Two hurt in suspected terror incident in Lugano, Switzerland Two people were injured in a stabbing at a department store in Lugano which is being investigated as a possible terror incident. 25/11/2020
Switzerland Swiss voters reject proposal to end EU freedom of movement Swiss voters rejected an initiative that would have ended the right of EU citizens to live and work in the country. 27/09/2020
Unreported Europe Why are some Swiss people fearful about the rollout of 5G? In this edition of Unreported Europe, Euronews is in Switzerland to find out why many fear the rollout of 5G - and how it is dividing the scientific community. 11/09/2020
world news Seven people killed in plane crashes in Germany and Switzerland A microlight plane crashed into a building in the German town of Wesel, while another deadly incident involved a small aircraft in the Swiss Alps. 25/07/2020
Switzerland Siberian tiger kills animal keeper at zoo in Zürich A 55-year-old woman who worked at the Zürich zoo was attacked and killed by a Siberian tiger. An investigation into the incident is ongoing. 04/07/2020
Italy Tiny Italian enclave in Switzerland now belongs to Italy... again The enclave has ping-ponged between Italy and Switzerland over the years. Now it's back with Rome. 03/01/2020
Switzerland Nuclear plant shut down in Switzerland The 47-year-old Mühleberg nuclear power plant, near Bern in Switzerland, was permanently shut down on Friday. 20/12/2019
Switzerland Like Iceland, Switzerland to hold 'funeral' for lost glacier The Pizol "has lost so much substance that from a scientific perspective it is no longer a glacier." 22/09/2019
Switzerland Swiss actor Bruno Ganz dies aged 77 Ganz, 77, is best-known for portraying Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated Downfall; the kindly grandfather in Swiss family movie Heidi; and the angel Damiel in Wim Wenders’ 1987 film Wings of Desire. 16/02/2019
no comment Watch: Paragliding Acro World Tour finals in Switzerland Held on the shores of Lake Geneva, around 29,000 spectators observed the thrilling finals. 27/08/2018
Europe News Swiss duck immigration row with the EU The Swiss parliament has avoided a clash with the EU over immigration rules by ditching plans for jobs quotas for foreigners. 16/12/2016
Unreported Europe European nuclear energy post-Chernobyl Three decades after Chernobyl, how safe is nuclear energy in Europe? 22/04/2016
Unreported Europe Safety fears surround the world's oldest atomic power plant Do you want to “hijack” a nuclear power plant? Ask Leo Scherer, he tried… After September 11th (9/11) Leo devised a secret operation to show the 22/04/2016
Unreported Europe The women who knew too much: the price to pay for whistleblowers “The woman who really knew too much” is how Stephanie Gibaud has described herself. It’s also the title of a book published last year by the former 29/01/2016
Europe News Syrian negotiator still waiting for Geneva talks invitation The group representing the Syrian opposition is still waiting for an invitation to planned peace talks in Geneva later this month, its chief 15/01/2016
Unreported Europe Domestic workers: debunking the myths Often vulnerable and exploited, domestic workers around the world have long faced discrimination, low wages, extremely long hours and poor working 02/12/2015
Unreported Europe Businesses struggle to adapt to strong Swiss franc When the Swiss central bank stopped its currency peg against the euro, the price of Swiss goods and holidays spiked sharply for eurozone visitors. 20/02/2015
