Switzerland

Europe News

Swiss expected to shun writing stricter neutrality in constitution

Switzerland's traditional position is one of well-armed military neutrality, but Russia's war in Ukraine reopened questions over its non-engagement in foreign conflicts.

24/09/2026

Cult

From mugham to jazz, Azerbaijan takes the Montreux stage

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

From centuries-old mugham to opera, jazz and traditional dance, Azerbaijan takes centre stage as the Septembre Musical Montreux-Vevey festival celebrates its 80th anniversary.

23/09/2026

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Alpaca migration: Woolly travellers make their way down from the Swiss Alps

Around 70 alpacas descend from summer pastures in Switzerland's Bernese Alps, crossing bridges and mountain roads before travelling to their winter farm.

23/09/2026

Europe News

Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in Switzerland

A coach believed to be carrying tourists through one of Switzerland's most scenic Alpine valleys has crashed near the entrance to the country's national park.

11/09/2026

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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.

09/09/2026

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.

07/09/2026

Nature

Meet the IT guy who swims to work while cleaning Zürich’s waterways

Swimming to work reveals ‘a surprisingly rich little urban ecosystem’ beneath Zürich.

05/09/2026

Earth News

El Niño to be 'very strong' and last until February, UN warns

El Niño tends to peak late in the year but heat in the oceans releases more slowly into the atmosphere, pushing up global temperatures the following year.

03/09/2026

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.

01/09/2026

Business

Death of Germany's richest man creates a giant charitable foundation

Klaus-Michael Kühne had no children and lived in a Swiss canton with zero inheritance tax. When he died, his €42.2bn fortune passed tax-free into a decades-old charity, instantly making it one of the wealthiest foundations in Europe.

01/09/2026

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."

31/08/2026

Switzerland

UN committee presents legal case for broad slavery reparations

The document, which was approved last week but only published on Monday, is expected to provide a powerful new tool supporting reparations claims.

31/08/2026

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.

31/08/2026

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.

30/08/2026

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

29/08/2026

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.

28/08/2026

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.

27/08/2026

Europe News

UEFA preparing criminal complaint against FIFA chief in Swiss courts

Gianni Infantino was widely expected to detoxify the FIFA brand when he took over from his disgraced predecessor Sepp Blatter in 2016.

27/08/2026

Switzerland

Next Atlantic storm to be named Dolly, not connected to Parton's death

Storm systems are named by procedures set by the World Meteorological Organisation and the lists of names are reused every six years.

26/08/2026

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.

24/08/2026

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.

23/08/2026

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.

21/08/2026

Europe News

Switzerland eyes boosting air defence budget by over $1 billion

Parliament, which has yet to approve the additional funding, still also needs to vote on a significant requested VAT increase through 2040 to finance the army's defence spending priorities.

19/08/2026

Switzerland

Bodies of Belgian climbers who vanished in 1992 found in Swiss Alps

Wallis police keep records of people reported missing since 1925, mostly in mountainous areas and rivers.

19/08/2026

Europe News

FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino

The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino's controversial investment plan could cost him his job.

18/08/2026

Europe News

Swiss police seek witnesses over fire started near Romanian embassy

An employee from the embassy managed to put out the fire, before the Bern fire brigade deployed as a precaution and set up a fire watch at the scene.

14/08/2026