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Mike Pompeo: Iran should behave like 'a normal nation'

Director general of the WHO Tedros attends the 72nd WHA in Geneva.

View 24/05/2019

To achieve universal healthcare, the WHO needs to be open to working with the private sector ǀ View

An openness to explore new opportunities for partnership – with the private sector and others in civil society – will ensure that the WHO can lead a successful transformation in how the world responds to the health challenges ahead.

no comment 22/05/2019

Hitting the high notes: Hanging from a crane, a pianist plays in the air

In Sion, an exceptional show has been held at the first light of dawn on the construction site of the Sion hospital's new car park. 200 people were amazed at a vertical piano recital.

Schuetzenverein Ossingen rifle club in Ossingen, Switzerland

Switzerland 18/05/2019

Swiss voters approve stricter gun control laws to fit with EU rules: national broadcaster

Switzerland — one of the most heavily armed countries in Europe — voted to comply with stricter European Union gun laws in a referendum Sunday.

musica 02/05/2019

Dreisig and Beczala, the irresistible couple in “Manon”

It is a career jump for Elsa Dreisig. For the first time, the Danish-French soprano and 2016 Operalia-winner is performing in Jules Massenet’s 'Manon' at the Zurich Opera House - together with star tenor Piotr Beczala.

Switzerland 19/04/2019

Green campaigners accuse Nestlé over single-use plastics

Greenpeace protests against Nestlé with creature made from plastic in Vevey, Switzerland, and accuse the company of not doing enough for the environment.

no comment 17/04/2019

Green campaigners accuse Nestle over single-use plastics

Environmental campaigners Greenpeace demonstrated outside Nestle's headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland, accusing the company of not doing enough to reduce single-use plastics.

Switzerland 12/04/2019

Swiss court overturns result of 2016 marriage tax referendum over misleading claims

Swiss voters rejected tax breaks for married couples by a slim margin, but the country's federal court has overturned the result, saying voters were not in full possession of the facts

Switzerland 11/04/2019

Switzerland says coffee 'no longer essential' to human survival — social media disagrees

The Swiss government is looking to halt mandatory decades-old mandatory stockpiling of coffee beans after it was deemed "no longer essential" to human survival.

The tiara is expected to fetch up to €300,000

Switzerland 10/04/2019

Watch: Rare 1904 tiara expected to fetch €300,000 at auction

A wedding gift, the Fabergé tiara features forget-me-nots tied with ribbon bows pierced by Cupid's arrows.

Body and Mind 05/04/2019

In search of ultimate wellbeing in the Swiss Alps

Checking in at 5-star Hotel Victoria Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa in the Bernese Highlands

Jewelry and Watches 27/03/2019

Ethical jewellery is Baselworld’s ultimate luxury

Some major brands, as well as newcomers, are putting sustainability in the focus at the world’s biggest watch and jewellery fair.

focus 21/03/2019

Baselworld: luxury watch and jewellery fair dazzles in Switzerland

Since 1917, Baselworld fair has showcased the latest luxury watches, high jewellery, loose diamonds and gems. This year's fair in underway with a glimmering selection at Basel, Switzerland.

Cinema 19/03/2019

Winners announced at Geneva's Film Festival And Forum On Human Rights

Geneva's 2019 International Film Festival and Forum On Human Rights wraps up with awards going to the acclaimed feminist documentary 'Delphine et Carole : Insoumuses' and 'Lucha Congo'.