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Switzerland

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.

19/04/2019

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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.

17/04/2019

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Swiss court overturns 2016 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

12/04/2019

Switzerland

Coffee 'no longer essential' to human life, according to the Swiss

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.

11/04/2019

Switzerland

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.

10/04/2019

Living

In search of ultimate wellbeing in the Swiss Alps

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

05/04/2019

Living

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.

27/03/2019

Focus

Baselworld 2019 : watches that combine luxury with innovation

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.

21/03/2019

Cinema

Geneva's International Film Festival and Forum On Human Rights Wrap up

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'.

19/03/2019

Cinema

Ximei documentary premieres at Geneva Human Rights Film Festival

Ximei documentary produced by Chinese contemporary artist Ai Weiwei premieres at the International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in Geneva

19/03/2019

Switzerland

What music should you play for your cheeseboard?

Cheese, it turns out, is a big fan of hip hop.

15/03/2019

Eco-Innovation

Aston Martin Lagonda: new SUV is electric-powered and… vegan

Guilt-free motoring for the environmentally-conscious, animal lover?

08/03/2019

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Putin complained his limousine was too 'soft'

If you want to drive like Putin this could be the car for you.

07/03/2019

Switzerland

This new SUV is electric-powered and… vegan

Guilt-free motoring for the environmentally-conscious, animal lover?

07/03/2019

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How electric cars are dominating the Geneva Motor Show

The fastest and the slowest new vehicles unveiled in Geneva are both electric.

07/03/2019

Switzerland

How technology is changing the way we drive

Self-driving technology is breaking into the mainstream market – just as the next high-tech auto trends take shape at the Geneva Motor Show.

06/03/2019

Eco-Innovation

These will be the hottest new cars of the Geneva Motor Show 2019

We will see a whole host of new vehicles from the likes of Aston Martin, Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Mercedes and many more.

06/03/2019

Switzerland

The Pininfarina Battista 400kph of electric speed

If you have €2 million and you order quickly you might just get one

05/03/2019

Switzerland

Sparks flying: World’s first electric ‘hypercar’ unveiled in Geneva

The world’s first guilt-free “hypercar” has been unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show. Automobili Pininfarina’s Battista is electric and has a top speed of 350 kph, making it one of the fastest road cars on the planet.

05/03/2019

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Jaguar's first all-electric car crowned Europe's best

It was voted Europe's best new car at the Geneva International Motor Show.

04/03/2019

Sport

Roger Federer claims 100th career ATP title in Dubai

With a straight-set victory over Greece's Stefanos Tsitspas at the Dubai Championships, the 37-year-old Swiss becomes the second man in tennis history to reach 100 titles. His first win was in 2001 in Milan.

03/03/2019

Living

Caviar with compassion will revolutionise the delicacy

We take a look at the black caviar industry and find out how to produce this luxurious delicacy in sustainable ways.

25/02/2019

Switzerland

One person dies following avalanche in Swiss ski resort

Valais cantonal police confirmed on Twitter that an avalanche occurred at around 2.15pm, leaving “several people buried”.

19/02/2019

Switzerland

Swiss actor Bruno Ganz dies aged 77

Ganz, 77, is best-known for portraying Adolf Hitler in the Oscar-nominated Downfall; the kindly grandfather in Swiss family movie Heidi; and the angel Damiel in Wim Wenders’ 1987 film Wings of Desire.

16/02/2019

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Switzerland's best known actor, Bruno Ganz, dies at the age of 77

Switzerland's best known actor, Bruno Ganz, dies at the age of 77

16/02/2019

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Switzerland offers cash to hackers who can crack its e-voting system

Hackers are invited to look for vulnerabilities in Switzerland's e-voting system during a four-week dummy poll.

13/02/2019