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Switzerland

World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos amid fears of a recession

World Economic Forum begins in Davos amid fears of a recession and almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. This year’s theme is ‘Cooperation in a fragmented world’

16/01/2023

Switzerland

Climate activists gather in Davos ahead of 2023 World Economic Forum

As Davos braces itself for the annual World Economic Forum, climate activists have once again descended onto the Swiss village demanding governments and businesses do more to protect the environment.

15/01/2023

Climate

Is travelling to the Davos forum by private jet hypocritical?

A private jet was used for a 21km journey to the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos, Greenpeace reveals.

13/01/2023

Tech News

This ‘artificial leaf’ can make hydrogen from sunlight and thin air

Scientists in Switzerland have designed a device that extracts water from the air and uses sunlight to turn it into hydrogen.

12/01/2023

Green News

Right wingers move to derail climate law in Switzerland

Switzerland’s People’s Party argues climate laws are counterproductive during the current energy crisis, triggered by the war in Ukraine.

10/01/2023

Switzerland

UN and France vow to help Pakistan's recovery from deadly floods

The catastrophe, which experts linked to climate change, killed more than 1,700 people and displaced some eight million others.

09/01/2023

Work

This Swiss ski resort is hoping to peak as a top tech start-up hub

In the heart of the Swiss Alps, you can find Crans-Montana, a world famous ski resort. But in recent years, it has been making major investments to attract more tech talent to the area.

09/01/2023

Health news

WHO warns of ‘unprecedented’ cholera outbreaks

“It is not acceptable in the 21st century to have people dying of a disease which is very well-known and very easy to treat,” the WHO said.

21/12/2022

Switzerland

Switzerland rejects idea of a third-gender option in official records

Currently, people are entered into the civil registry as male or female, with no other option.

21/12/2022

Culture news

Climate Change threatens the sound of music in Swiss and French forest

The sound of music is under threat as climate change increasingly impacts the livelihoods of classic instrument makers.

19/12/2022

Travel News

The new Swiss mountain train that can jump tracks and grow taller

The 'world first' design offers a seamless experience for those travelling through Switzerland’s breathtaking Alpine scenery.

12/12/2022

Culture news

Swiss parliament to debate gay conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy is already banned in other European countries including Germany, France. Malta and Greece.

12/12/2022

Switzerland

Swiss parliament votes to expand law and definition of rape

The amendment will now go before Switzerland's Council of States before a referendum can be held.

06/12/2022

Business

7.5 billion of Russian assets have been frozen in Switzerland

Switzerland has frozen a total of 7.5 billion Swiss francs in Russian assets, in connection with the sanctions imposed over Russia's war in Ukraine.

02/12/2022

Switzerland

Honest couple find €20,000 in a car park and return to owner

Would you have done the same?

01/12/2022

Culture Series

The young Swiss farmers rethinking soil for the future of food

Matthias and Sam are modern-day farmers who love to experiment.

18/11/2022

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Why you should get a tech job in Zurich

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A city that's become nearly synonymous with banking, Zurich also has a bustling tech scene. We take a look different opportunities for tech workers.

17/11/2022

Culture news

Luxury Watches: Creativity soars in a post-pandemic landscape

This year's Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix (GPHG) has shown that watchmakers and clockmakers are prioritising creativity in a post-pandemic world.

14/11/2022

Culture news

Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: MB&F wins “Aiguille d’Or” 2022

Dubbed the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars, this celebration of the watchmaking industry and its players awarded its top prize to Swiss watchmakers MB&F, Maximilian Büsser & Friends.

10/11/2022

Switzerland

FIFA urges World Cup teams to focus on football over politics

FIFA bosses have written to all 32 national federations urging squads not to hand out "moral lessons to the rest of the world", after several protests over human rights.

04/11/2022

Focus

Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: The watchmakers Oscars

Whether it's TAG Heuer's laboratory-grown diamonds, or Breitling's goal of becoming carbon-neutral, the watchmaking industry continues to push the boundaries of innovation. Both brands, among others, are hoping for prestigious industry prizes including the Grand Prix de l'Aiguille d'Or.

04/11/2022

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22nd Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix: excellence in the service of time

For more than 20 years, the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix, often referred to as the watch industry “Oscars”, is a not-to-be-missed event in the watchmaking calendar.

02/11/2022

Switzerland

Drunk police officer injures colleague by firing gun in Geneva

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

31/10/2022

Travel News

Switzerland claims record for world’s longest passenger train

The world record event was organised as part of celebrations for the 175th anniversary of railways in Switzerland.

31/10/2022

Switzerland

Swiss claim record for world’s longest passenger train

Train company Rhaetian Railway has claimed the record with its 100-carriage-long convoy spanning 1.91 kilometres, which went on a spectacular trip through the Swiss Alps.

29/10/2022

Climate

Battle of the Alps? Water woes loom amid climate change

Italy, France and Switzerland are among the Alpine nations meeting to resolve their issues with the precious and increasingly contested resource.

27/10/2022