Switzerland

Switzerland

Three missing after heavy storms cause landslide in Switzerland

Rainfall in the Swiss canton of Valais has caused severe flooding, isolating Zermatt and prompting evacuations as authorities raise alert levels.

22/06/2024

Switzerland

Swiss court sentences Hinduja family to jail for alleged worker abuse

The family has denied all charges. Lawyers representing the defendants said they have appealed.

22/06/2024

Destinations

Could this Swiss city become the queer capital of Europe?

Zurich’s blend of nature, culture and a welcoming community makes it ideal for a LGBTQ+ city break.

22/06/2024

Economy

Swiss central bank cuts interest rates for second time this year

The Swiss National Bank cut interest rates for a second time running in response to predictions of cooling inflation. The country’s key banking and financial services sector has been under pressure recently from the rising dominance of other financial hubs such as Hong Kong, Singapore and the US.

20/06/2024

Business

UBS sets aside €800 million for investors hit by Greensill collapse

After taking over Credit Suisse in 2023, Swiss bank UBS is now clearing up the mess left by its former rival.

17/06/2024

Eco-Innovation

This Swiss start-up is breaking down forever chemicals with bubbles

PFAS are poisoning us, but destroying them is still difficult and expensive. One Swiss start-up may have the answer.

17/06/2024

Europe News

Swiss summit demands 'territorial integrity' of Ukraine

In joint communique 80 countries at the summit agree that the ‘territorial integrity’ of Ukraine must be the basis of any peace agreement.

16/06/2024

Switzerland

Western leaders reject Russia's peace offer

Vladimir Putin had said that Russia would end its war if Ukraine withdrew troops from four regions annexed by the Kremlin and didn't join NATO.

16/06/2024

Europe News

Nuclear safety on agenda for second day of Ukraine peace summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted “history being made” that aims to plot the first steps toward peace even though experts and critics don't expect any major breakthroughs because Russia isn't attending.

16/06/2024

Europe News

Ukraine's president says 'history being made' at Swiss peace summit

The summit aims to plot the first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though analysts don't expect any major breakthroughs because Russia is absent.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Switzerland's massive security effort at the Ukraine peace conference

Maintaining security for more than 50 heads of state and government is not an easy matter, and Switzerland has deployed up to 4,000 soldiers to do so.

15/06/2024

Switzerland

Russia notably absent as Swiss peace summit starts

Swiss officials hosting the conference say more than 50 heads of state and government will attend - but not from Russia or China.

15/06/2024

Green News

Why has Switzerland snubbed the ‘landmark’ climate ruling?

The group of older Swiss women won an ‘historic’ case in the European Court of Human Rights but now the Swiss government is pushing back.

14/06/2024

Europe News

Switzerland to host Ukrainian Peace Summit, but without Russia

About 90 countries and organisations will attend the summit in Buergenstock, but Russia's absence looms over the event.

14/06/2024

Art

Art Basel exhibit features works by Keith Haring and Yayao Kusama

Unlimited, a showcase within the larger Art Basel event, is presenting a curated selection of monumental installations and large-scale artworks, including works from Keith Haring and Yayao Kusama.

12/06/2024

Art

At Art Basel, art cannot be contained to the exhibition booth

June in Switzerland can only mean one thing: Art Basel. The world’s most prestigious art fair opens to the public on Thursday (13 June) – expect fields of wheat, unusual venues, and even an animatronic gorilla.

11/06/2024

Switzerland

Leaders more interested in power than ending conflict: top UN official

The United Nations' Martin Griffiths also said that humanitarian workers in conflict areas are bearing the consequences of political failures.

07/06/2024

Healthcare

Euroviews. The power of partnerships can help us achieve global health equity

By working together and leveraging technology, we can break down barriers, improve health outcomes and build a healthier, more sustainable future for all, Dr Naveen Rao writes.

31/05/2024

Tech News

AI is 'changing our world and our lives,' UN chief says

The UN telecommunications agency has kicked off its annual AI for Good conference.

30/05/2024

Business

Can Swiss chocolate giant Lindt thrive with sky-high cocoa prices?

Chocolate prices in the EU have surged by 11.1% on average over the past year, driven by tripled cocoa costs due to supply disruptions in West Africa. Swiss chocolate producer Lindt is expected to manage these increases through price adjustments, according to Bank of America.

29/05/2024

Travel News

Swiss village considers daytripper tax to curb overtourism

The fee would not apply to those who arrive by public transport.

24/05/2024

Eco-Innovation

Swiss scientists invent healthier and more sustainable chocolate

Cocoa fruit contains other valuable ingredients that have been underutilised until now, the researchers say.

23/05/2024

Lifestyle

Luxury watches owned by F1 legend Michael Schumacher to go up for sale

To mark the 30th anniversary of his first Formula One Drivers Championship win in 1994, eight luxury watches belonging to Michael Schumacher are going up for sale at Christie’s in Geneva.

14/05/2024

Business

UBS returns to profit for the first time since Credit Suisse takeover

The Swiss banking giant's shares were up more than 9% after the earnings report.

07/05/2024

Travel News

Only one of the world’s cleanest airports is in Europe

A new ranking reveals Asia has the world’s cleanest airports based on factors including the cleanliness of seating and toilet facilities.

03/05/2024

Green News

Switzerland says it can’t afford to join EU’s Copernicus programme

Launched in 1998 by the European Space Agency, Copernicus is the European Union’s Earth and observation programme.

02/05/2024