Switzerland

Business

Pharma giant Novartis raises forecast on strong drugs demand

The Swiss company reported a strong performance and a major boost in sales of its products.

29/10/2024

Travel News

European ski resort named best in world with prices from €30

Five ski resorts in Switzerland feature in the top 20 rankings, whilst Austria has 12.

23/10/2024

Business

Swiss regulator orders UBS to strengthen emergency protocol

The bank must step up its risk management given the takeover of Credit Suisse, according to the regulator FINMA.

15/10/2024

Ecotech

Solar panels will be rolled onto Swiss railway tracks ‘like a carpet’

After long delays, the removable PV system will finally be tested on a western track next spring.

14/10/2024

Climate

‘Existential threat’: Can skiing survive on a warming planet?

Skiing faces ‘bleak future’ due to climate change, says the WMO.

04/10/2024

Climate

Saharan dust and extreme heat fuel retreat of Swiss glaciers

In August, Swiss glaciers faced the 'greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’.

02/10/2024

Tech News

CERN at 70: Cradle of Higgs boson and World Wide Web celebrates legacy

Started in 1954, the 7,000 scientists at the European Centre for Nuclear Research (CERN) are focused on the innovations and discoveries of the future.

02/10/2024

Europe News

Three children injured after knife attack in Switzerland

Police said the children were on their way to kindergarten when they were suddenly attacked.

01/10/2024

Business

How Switzerland is training up the next generation of luxury hoteliers

Switzerland has made a name - and business - for itself training up the next generation of hoteliers. Nestled in the hills above the city of Lausanne, the EHL Hospitality Business School is one of the schools doing just that.

29/09/2024

Health news

Suspected death in Sarco 'suicide capsule' prompts Swiss police probe

The legality of using the 3D-printed device for its intended purpose of helping assisted dying is being questioned by authorities in Switzerland.

24/09/2024

Nature

Why did the Swiss public vote against more green space?

In this weekend's referendum, 63 per cent of voters said no to more money for the wild and wildlife.

23/09/2024

Switzerland

Referendum rejects plan to boost Switzerland's biodiversity

Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland's biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive.

22/09/2024

Health news

Cheap antidepressant could help treat aggressive brain tumours

Researchers in Switzerland will test the promising early results in human clinical trials.

20/09/2024

Tech News

Switzerland unveils new supercomputer called 'Alps'

Staff at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano (CSCS) say "Alps" could rank even higher today as it wasn’t completed when the rankings were put together in June.

15/09/2024

Europe News

Swiss councillor apologises for firing gun at Mary and Jesus poster

Party expulsion proceedings have been launched against the councillor, and her employment at a consultancy has also been terminated.

10/09/2024

Lifestyle

Geneva Watch Days 2024: Over 50 brands unveil stunning creations

Geneva Watch Days 2024, held from 29 August to 2 September, showcased over 50 brands, unveiling new creations and innovations in the world of luxury watchmaking.

04/09/2024

Lifestyle

Geneva Watch Days: Why women rule the world

At Geneva Watch Days, women's watchmaking is poised to become the star attraction of tomorrow as brands look to make up for lost time and revenue.

02/09/2024

Lifestyle

Geneva Watch Days: Where watchmaking excellence meets innovation

Every year Geneva Watch Days brings together tens of thousands of watch collectors and enthusiasts around 52 brands for an experience which is becoming a major fixture on the watchmaking diary.

31/08/2024

Culture news

Basel chosen as host city for Eurovision 2025

Basel, Switzerland's third biggest city, has been picked to host Eurovision 2025.

30/08/2024

Business

Swiss news group Tamedia calls time on print as focus shifts online

The company blames 'a rapid change in media usage' and a shift in the advertising landscape for the situation, adding it is going to focus instead on digital offerings.

27/08/2024

Art

Could da Vinci’s long-lost ‘Salvator Mundi’ be in Geneva?

The world’s most expensive painting has not been seen publicly since it was sold at Christie’s in 2017. A new BBC report says it might be being held in storage in Geneva – and that it could be on view again soon.

20/08/2024

Business

UBS sees profits soar as Credit Suisse deal boosts revenue

UBS's net profits soar above forecasts on a combination of cost-cutting measures, increased revenue through its global wealth management and investment bank units and the integration of Credit Suisse.

14/08/2024

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Two people injured after mudslide in Switzerland

In Brienz, around 70 people were evacuated after a storm caused severe damage, including a mudslide that destroyed buildings, vehicles, and public infrastructure.

13/08/2024

Economy

Swiss officials admit to three billion-franc pension blunder

Pensions will leave less of a black hole in the state coffers than officials had claimed. While some see this as good news, many in Switzerland feel misled.

07/08/2024

Earth News

British tourist’s photos of disappearing Swiss glacier go viral

Returning to the Rhône glacier on a camper van trip this summer, the family found a drastically different landscape.

06/08/2024

Business

Roche plans speedy weight-loss drug launch to catch up with rivals

Roche believes its anti-obesity drugs could have advantages over other more established rivals such as Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk through ease of scalability that will allow it to meet increased demand.

30/07/2024