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Switzerland

Tributes praise Annan as 'a man of peace and champion of rights'

Leaders around the world paid tribute to former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Kofi Annan, who died in the early hours of Saturday aged 80

19/08/2018

Switzerland

Tributes pour in for Kofi Annan

Tributes are being paid to former UN chief Kofi Annan who died on Saturday after a short illness with the current UN Secretary-General describing him as a guiding force for good and a true inspiration.

18/08/2018

Switzerland

Failed conflicts threaten to overshadow Annan’s legacy

Kofi Annan, the former United Nations Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who died on Saturday, will be remembered as a dedicated humanitarian whose career was tarnished by ugly conflicts that spun out of control.

18/08/2018

Switzerland

World War Two plane crash site revealed by melting glacier

A melting glacier in Switzerland has uncovered the crash site of a World War Two plane that came down in the alps

17/08/2018

Switzerland

Watch: Spectacular firework show lights up Geneva sky

As many as 400,000 spectators watched the 45-minute show, known as one of the best firework displays in the world.

13/08/2018

Cult

Zurich raves on

A million party goers join Street Parade around Lake Zurich.

12/08/2018

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WATCH: Mudslide pummels through Swiss village

A mudslide struck the village of Grugnay (Valais canton) in Switzerland on Tuesday night (Aug 7th)

09/08/2018

Switzerland

Heatwave: Thousands of dead fish pulled from the River Rhine

Heatwave: Thousands of dead fish pulled from the River Rhine. Water authorities in Switzerland are struggling to save a number of species, most notably Grayling fish due to the rising heat affecting oxygen levels.

08/08/2018

Switzerland

Europe's fish find heatwave too much

In parts of Europe the summer heatwave has been so bad, even the fish are dying.

07/08/2018

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Divers wow crowds with daring performances at Swiss lake

Scores of fans gathered on the picturesque Lake Lucerne in Switzerland to watch divers jump from a great height in the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series.

06/08/2018

Switzerland

Investigators try to find why Swiss plane crashed

Investigators do not yet know why a plane crashed in Switzerland on Saturday claiming the lives of all 20 people on board

05/08/2018

Switzerland

Swiss vintage plane crash 'kills all 20 people on board'

A vintage plane crash in Switzerland killed all 20 people on board, police confirmed on Sunday.

05/08/2018

Switzerland

Swiss police urge owners to put dogs in shoes during heatwave

The “Hot Dog” campaign calls on dog owners to measure the temperature of the ground with the back of their hand for five seconds to determine whether it will hurt their pet’s paws.

03/08/2018

Switzerland

Switzerland imposes open fire ban ahead of national holiday

Though it was done to ensure public safety, the bans may disappoint Swiss nationals on Wednesday, who were expecting dazzling firework shows that accompany the annual Swiss National Day.

31/07/2018

Green News

The Millionaire Flatshare

What is a high net worth individual to do if they want a second home abroad, but don’t feel like they can commit to one place?

31/07/2018

Europe News

Top EU court rejects Nestle's bid to trademark the shape of its four-fingered Kit Kat

Top EU court rejects Nestle's bid to trademark the shape of its four-fingered Kit Kat.

25/07/2018

Switzerland

Smart phones could damage our memory side of the brain

That's according to a study with 700 adolescents at the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute who believe that memory is more vulnerable to waves when the phone is stuck to the right ear as that side is related to memory

23/07/2018

Switzerland

New study reveals smartphone use may affect teenagers’ memory

Swiss researchers warn increased exposure to radiation from mobile phones may impact memory in teenagers.

23/07/2018

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World's biggest alpine horn festival delights Swiss folklore fans

The soft, melancholic notes of hundreds of traditional wooden Swiss alpine horns filled the valley below Mount Tracouet in Switzerland on Sunday (July 22) during the end of world's largest festival of its kind.

22/07/2018

Switzerland

FIFA wants to crack down on images of attractive female fans

FIFA's diversity boss says broadcasters have been ordered to stop their cameras zooming in on "hot women" in the crowd at football matches.

12/07/2018

Eco-Innovation

Iconic cars compete for grand prize

Concours d'Elégance Suisse: Classic cars from the 20s to the 80s fought for the Best of Show award in Geneva.

29/06/2018

Switzerland

Henri Jayer sells last batch of wine for €30mn

Last batch of wine from legendary French winemaker Henri Jayer sells for €30mn in record-breaking auction.

18/06/2018

Switzerland

New chapter for CERN research centre

A new chapter has opened at the European Organisation for Nuclear Research, or CERN, with a major upgrade that could reveal new secrets of the universe.

15/06/2018

Musica

Verdi's "La Forza del Destino" casts its spell on Zurich

Andreas Homoki's production of La Forza del Destino, The Force of Destiny, runs at the Zurich Opera House until the end of June

14/06/2018

Switzerland

Briton cheesed off after Swiss deny citizenship over raclette

David Lewis has been denied Swiss nationality because he failed to answer a few questions — including one about the origins of raclette.

07/06/2018

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Pride parade takes place for first time in Lugano

The annual Pride parade organised by Swiss LGBT groups is taking place for the first time in Lugano, Switzerland. About 2000 participants attended the parade in Lugano.

03/06/2018