Switzerland

Europe News

Almost 500 staff protest against UN budget cuts in Geneva rally

The Geneva rally comes two days after several UN aid agencies said they would have to slash jobs because of funding cuts, warning the reductions will severely affect aid programmes worldwide.

01/05/2025

Business

Novartis posts better-than-expected sales driven by medicine demand

The Swiss pharma company also raised its full-year guidance, with sales expected to grow by high-single digits and core operating income set to grow by low double-digits.

29/04/2025

Economy

Why are American investors flocking to this Swiss Alps ski village?

Swiss ski village Andermatt has been seeing a boom in property demand from US buyers keen to flee Trump’s policy and tariff changes.

27/04/2025

Art

Ibrahim Mahama wraps Kunsthalle Bern in jute ahead of June reopening

At the end of April, Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama will wrap Kunsthalle Bern in jute sacks, revisiting a 1968 intervention by Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

23/04/2025

Health news

Countries agree on treaty to tackle future global health crises

The treaty, which was first proposed during the COVID-19 pandemic, aims to improve preparation and collaboration during future health crises.

16/04/2025

Switzerland

UN trade agency urges US to exempt poorest nations from higher tariffs

UN report says 28 of the 57 nations targeted by the Trump administration's now-paused tariffs each account for less than 0.1% of the US trade deficit.

15/04/2025

Food and Drink

Swiss chocolatiers respond to Trump's tariffs at annual chocolate fair

At an annual chocolate fair in Versoix, Switzerland, local chocolatiers voiced concern over the new 31% US tariffs, but most say the impact will be minimal as their focus remains on the domestic market.

08/04/2025

Business

Swiss chocolatiers face bittersweet Easter after Trump's tariffs

With the normally brisk Easter season around the corner, the mood in Switzerland's chocolate business is bittersweet, thanks to high cacao prices and — now — the newly added US tariffs on imports.

08/04/2025

Cult

Watches and Wonders 2025: how brands attract the next generation

At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, the fine watchmaking industry focuses on engaging young collectors. Brands showcase innovation in design, materials, and marketing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts.

07/04/2025

Lifestyle

Eileen Gu and Derrick Rose bring the noise to Watches and Wonders 2025

Watches and Wonders, the premier fine watchmaking event, has opened in Geneva with a record 60 brands participating. High-profile attendees include freestyle ski champion Eileen Gu and former NBA star Derrick Rose.

03/04/2025

No Comment

Watches and Wonders 2025: Time for the world's greatest watchmaking event

The Watches and Wonders Salon, the leading gathering of the fine watchmaking industry, opened its doors in Geneva on Tuesday 1st April. A record number of 60 brands are taking part in the 2025 edition.

02/04/2025

Space

CERN plans new atom smasher bigger than the Large Hadron Collider

Officials believe it will lead to new scientific discoveries that could drive innovation in fields that could benefit humankind.

01/04/2025

Switzerland

Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case

The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation.

25/03/2025

Health news

UNAIDS chief urges Trump to make an 'amazing deal' to end HIV

The UNAIDS director also warned that US funding cuts could be dire for global efforts to curb HIV.

25/03/2025

wellbeing

Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy

In Neuchâtel, Switzerland, doctors can now prescribe free museum visits to patients as part of an initiative aimed at improving mental and physical health.

24/03/2025

EuroVerify

No, Switzerland hasn't banned mammograms

Social media posts that have circulated for months falsely claim not only that Switzerland has banned breast cancer screenings, but that the procedures increase the risk of developing the disease.

24/03/2025

Switzerland

Kirsty Coventry elected first female IOC president

Coventry's win also was a victory for outgoing IOC president Thomas Bach, who has long been seen as promoting her as his successor.

20/03/2025

Economy

Swiss National Bank cuts policy rate further as low inflation persists

Swiss National Bank continued to lower interest rates in March, while highlighting that external geopolitical risks could still be a threat to the Swiss economy and exports.

20/03/2025

Cinema

Defending tradition and language at Geneva'sHuman Rights Film Festival

'Children of Honey' highlights the struggle of the Hadzabe community to preserve its traditions and language. It was one a dozen documentary films shortlisted as part of the 'Impact Days' programme organised by the International Film Festival and Forum for Human Rights in Geneva.

17/03/2025

Health news

Less than 1 in 5 cities around the world boast clean air, report warns

India had six of the nine most polluted cities worldwide, a new report from a Swiss-based database found.

11/03/2025

Tech News

ChatGPT gets 'anxiety' from traumatic content, researchers say

New research has found that OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 gets anxiety when responding to a user’s trauma and that therapy relaxation prompts could bring better outcomes.

10/03/2025

Earth News

Switzerland told it isn’t doing enough to comply with climate ruling

The Swiss government has been pushing back against a landmark legal climate ruling last year.

10/03/2025

Destinations

Switzerland is betting big on luxury tourism – and it’s paying off

American travellers have visited Switzerland in record numbers, leading to a surge in overnight stays.

03/03/2025

Culture news

Eurovision 2025 reveals Lumo, its heart-shaped mascot of unity

As Basel prepares to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, it has now unveiled the mascot which will represent the Swiss city.

27/02/2025

Earth News

Could Switzerland follow the US out of the Paris Agreement?

Switzerland’s biggest political party claims that a recent referendum indicates voters don’t want radical climate targets.

20/02/2025

Business

Nestlé hails solid performance as food giant beats sales forecast

The world's largest packaged food company reported better-than-expected annual sales growth but warned of lower profit margins in 2025.

13/02/2025