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World powers struggle to strike deal with Iran over nuclear programme

The talking was supposed to have ended on Tuesday night, but world powers are still trying to strike a deal with Iran over its disputed nuclear

01/04/2015

Switzerland

Iran nuclear talks continue beyond a midnight deadline as the search for a deal goes on

With the original deadline set at midnight, Russia’s Foreign Minister had hastily rejoined nuclear talks with in Iran on Tuesday. Sergei Lavrov had

31/03/2015

Switzerland

How does your city rank in European air pollution survey?

A survey of how 23 major European cities are tackling air pollution has been released.

31/03/2015

Switzerland

Pressure on at Iran nuclear talks ahead of midnight deadline

The pressure is on at talks in Switzerland to find a preliminary deal on the Iranian nuclear issue. Tehran is in negotiations with senior officials

31/03/2015

Switzerland

Swiss set to choose new national anthem

Switzerland has a habit of regularly going to the polls to decide the big questions affecting the country, so it is no surprise that people are being

30/03/2015

Switzerland

'Positive signals' from Iran nuclear talks, says Kremlin

The Kremlin says there are “positive signals” coming out of talks over Tehran’s nuclear programme, but that it is too early to speculate on the

30/03/2015

Switzerland

Six world powers to make a final push for a deal over Iran's nuclear programme

Foreign ministers from six world powers and Iran hold their first full meeting today as a deadline to reach a deal over Tehran’s nuclear programme

30/03/2015

Switzerland

Iran nuclear talks intensify as deadline for deal looms

It is still touch and go at the Iran nuclear talks in the Swiss resort of Lausanne with a March 31 deadline getting closer and a preliminary accord

29/03/2015

Switzerland

Deadlocked Iran nuclear talks suspended

Iran and six world powers have broken off nuclear talks in Lausanne. Negotiations were suspended so the Iranian delegates could attend the funeral of

20/03/2015

Sport

Atletico and Reral Madrid to meet in Champions League quarter-final

The draw for the Champions League quarter-final stage took place on Friday at Uefa’s headquarters in Nyon Switzerland. Atletico Madrid were drawn

20/03/2015

Musica

Yuja Wang wows Vienna with Prokofiev's concerto No. 2

Prodigious technique, wildly imaginative and breath-taking stage presence…. just some of the glowing descriptions which follow Chinese pianist Yuja

19/03/2015

Switzerland

'Gaps remain..... but there's some progress' in talks to restrict Iran's nuclear programme

Talks between European negotiators and Iranian diplomats over Tehran’s nuclear programme are said to be reaching a crucial point. The negotiations

17/03/2015

Switzerland

US - Iran nuclear talks resume in Switzerland

Bilateral talks between the United States and Iran resume in Switzerland today over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. US Secretary of State John Kerry

16/03/2015

Cinema

Geneva human rights film festival a success, says director

The International Film and Forum For Human Rights has come to a close in Geneva. This year’s edition featured more than 40 movies including 8

10/03/2015

Switzerland

Solar Impulse 2 reaching for zero emissions record

The single-seat aircraft Solar Impulse, whose sister plane Solar Impulse 2 has now set off to circle the globe, originally left the ground, about one

09/03/2015

Switzerland

Kerry warns of 'gaps' with Iran and rebukes Netanyahu

The US Secretary of State wound up talks in Switzerland on Iran's nuclear programme, saying that 'significant gaps' remain.

04/03/2015

Switzerland

Iran rejects Obama nuclear freeze demand as 'unacceptable'

US President Barack Obama’s demand for Iran to freeze its sensitive nuclear activities for at least 10 years is “unacceptable” according to the

03/03/2015

Switzerland

Driving the future: the highlights of Press Day at the Geneva Motor Show

03/03/2015

Switzerland

HSBC bank executives apologise for "unacceptable events"

The CEO of scandal-hit bank HSBC has apologised for failings in the operation of its Swiss private branch that allegedly helped clients avoid tax

25/02/2015

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Carnival night procession illuminates the streets of Basel

24/02/2015

My Europe Series

Businesses struggle to adapt to strong Swiss franc

When the Swiss central bank stopped its currency peg against the euro, the price of Swiss goods and holidays spiked sharply for eurozone visitors.

20/02/2015

Switzerland

At least five injured in Swiss train collision

At least five people are injured - one seriously - in a train collision north of Zurich, Switzerland.

20/02/2015

Switzerland

Swiss train collision injures 'scores of people'

Local police confirm people have been injured in a train collision north of Zurich.

20/02/2015

Switzerland

Swiss prosecutor raids HSBC office as criminal inquiry opens

The offices of HSBC in Geneva have been raided by Swiss prosecutors in a criminal inquiry into allegations of aggravated money laundering. It comes

18/02/2015

Switzerland

200 countries agree on draft to slow climate change

Almost 200 countries have agreed a draft document on how to best slow down climate change. The blueprint is a first step towards negotiations for a

13/02/2015

Culture news

Gauguin work becomes most expensive painting ever sold

Gauguin's 'When Will You Marry' becomes the most expensive painting ever sold. It's believed it will follow the previous record-holder, Cézanne's 'The Card Players', to Qatar.

12/02/2015