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Tech News

'We would be better leaders than humans' robots tell UN AI meeting

Dozens of robots appeared at the AI for Good summit in Geneva on July 6-7. One claimed: “I believe that humanoid robots have the potential to lead with a greater level of efficiency and effectiveness than human leaders."

08/07/2023

Stays

This Swiss village is perfect for digital nomads who love the outdoors

With mountain views and outdoor sports, the village of Lenk offers an alternative to busy city life.

08/07/2023

Home

The heat-resistent drone that can find people trapped in wildfires

Current drones used to hoist fire hoses up tall buildings and drop fire retardants are made of plastics and cannot fly near a fire.

06/07/2023

Switzerland

Staff at Geneva airport end strike after deal agreed with management

About a thousand workers at Geneva airport went on strike early on Friday morning in protest at the freezing of their wages disrupting air traffic for around four hours.

30/06/2023

Tech News

This VR suit could help you 'feel' things in the metaverse

The full-body suit can be moved by electric signals sent to it, or it can relay them to record exactly how it is being moved by the wearer.

23/06/2023

Climate

Swiss citizens vote yes to ‘essential’ new climate law

A majority of voters in Switzerland rejected the opposition's framing of the Climate and Innovation Act as an ‘electricity sinkhole’.

19/06/2023

Culture news

Protesters welcome Rammstein to Bern with middle fingers in the air

Around 150 protesters gathered outside a Bern stadium Saturday, trying to out-shout thousands of Rammstein fans pouring in to see their favourite band, despite a wave of sexual assault claims levelled at frontman Till Lindemann.

19/06/2023

Switzerland

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder dies day after Tour de Suisse downhill crash

Swiss cyclist Gino Mäder died on Friday, one day after crashing and falling down a ravine during a descent at the Tour de Suisse, his team said.

16/06/2023

Culture news

What to expect from the Swiss edition of Art Basel

Art Basel, which opens today, is one of the world's most important art buyer's market. Millions of euros are expected to change hands as the fair also takes on new challenges and opportunities presented by AI and digital art.

15/06/2023

Destinations

‘It means a lot’: Why have Korean tourists fallen for a Swiss village?

The popularity of ‘Crash Landing on You' has brought a huge number of Asian tourists to this picturesque lakeside village.

10/06/2023

Culture news

Take a look at Tina Turner's life in pictures

Euronews Culture takes a look at the late superstar's life in photographs after she passed away aged 83

28/05/2023

Tech News

Meet the AI-powered security guard robot on patrol in Switzerland

The robot frees up a single human to patrol large outdoor areas that normally require significant staffing but at a lower cost, its creator says.

25/05/2023

Culture news

Tributes pour in for 'total legend' Tina Turner

The US-born singer died peacefully in her home near Zurich at the age of 83 after a long illness, her spokesman said.

24/05/2023

Switzerland

Tariq Ramadan acquitted of rape charges in Switzerland

Ramadan, who is the grandson of the founder of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, will receive €154,000 in compensation from the State of Geneva.

24/05/2023

No Comment

Climate activists protest at Geneva airport during jet convention

Climate activists disrupted air traffic at Geneva airport as another hundred activists from 17 countries protested Europe's largest jet convention next door

24/05/2023

Health news

This flower-like electrode could make brain surgery less invasive

The flower-shaped device can fit through a small hole in the skull and then gently unfold to monitor the brain.

17/05/2023

Culture news

Nazi-linked Horten jewels expected to fetch millions at Swiss auction

Some Jewish groups have called on Christie's to stop the sale, but the auction house says the proceeds are going towards "charities" and "Holocaust research and education".

10/05/2023

Health news

Scientists use AI to show what a mouse sees based on its brain signals

Scientists used artificial intelligence (AI) to read a mouse’s brain while it watched a video clip - and then reconstruct what it saw.

10/05/2023

Switzerland

Climate activist interrupts live political debate in Geneva

Tempers frayed on Sunday after a climate activist from the group Extinction Rebellion interrupted a live political debate in Switzerland.

01/05/2023

Switzerland

Euroviews. Social media bank runs broke Credit Suisse and SVB. It's about trust

With the possible recession that’s currently brewing, the most recent crises in the sector show that banks have to be more open-minded to less traditional forms of reputation strategy, Ran Blayer writes.

25/04/2023

Switzerland

Over €68 bn withdrawn from Credit Suisse ahead of UBS takeover

At the same time, the bank saw its net profit swell to 12.4 billion francs, up from a significant loss a year earlier.

24/04/2023

Switzerland

T-Rex skeleton sells for €4.9m at Swiss auction

Crafted into an open-mouth pose, the T. rex measuring 11.6 metres long and 3.9 metres high, came in below the anticipated range of €5m to €8m.

19/04/2023

Destinations

Verbier opens early as snow hits the Alps. Here’s why you should visit

Skiing in Europe is back with a bang this winter and a few weeks ahead of schedule. A bumper November snowfall has seen the early return of some of the continent's best ski resorts, including Verbier. Here’s our guide to the famous Swiss ski haven.

08/04/2023

Switzerland

Football: Switzerland to host women's Euro 2025

Sixteen nations will take part in the competition, which will be held in June and July 2025 in Basel, Bern, Geneva, Zurich, St Gallen, Sion, Lucerne and Thun.

04/04/2023

Switzerland

More than a dozen injured after Swiss trains derail during storm

Two regional trains in Switzerland derailed in separate incidents, injuring more than a dozen people Friday after a storm brought high winds and strong rains to the small Alpine nation, police said.

31/03/2023

Focus

Watches and Wonders in Geneva: a thriving watchmaking fair

The industry's major players are in Geneva for Watches and Wonders, the world's leading watchmaking fair.

31/03/2023