Switzerland

Destinations

Here are the best things to do in Zurich, Europe’s most liveable city

Even if moving to Zurich is not for you, the Swiss city is still well worth a trip.

29/03/2024

Business

How much did Europe's best-paid bank boss earn last year?

The highest amount went to Swiss bank UBS' CEO Sergio Ermotti, who has overseen the government-brokered rescue of Credit Suisse.

28/03/2024

Tech News

How CERN will hunt 'ghost particles' to better understand the Universe

CERN is launching a project that researchers say could help them prove the existence of hidden particles that make up the fabric of the Universe.

26/03/2024

Economy

Why the Swiss central bank made a surprise cut to its key interest

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) said on Thursday it is trimming its key interest rate, a surprise move that makes Switzerland the first major financial centre to announce a cut in recent months.

21/03/2024

Switzerland

Forced labour profits rise 37 percent in past decade: ILO report

The International Labour Organization's latest report has revealed the dramatic increase in profits made through forced labour and the number of people being exploited.

19/03/2024

Culture news

Human Rights Film Festival: Winners hone in on Russia and Gaza

The 22nd edition of the FIFDH Human Rights Film Festival awarded Mohamed Jalaby's 'Life is Beautiful', a story of a Palestinian stranded outside Gaza.

18/03/2024

Destinations

Visit one of the most expensive countries in Europe for less

The alpine nation is infamously expensive and attracts the mega rich year-round - but there are ways to make a trip there affordable.

14/03/2024

Culture news

Palestinian Lina Soualem's uplifting feature opens FIFDH film festival

'Bye Bye Tiberias' tells the story of four generations of Palestinian women who managed to keep their memories alive despite dispossession and exile.

09/03/2024

Green News

Lake Geneva threatened by record water temperatures

Scientists are worried as crucial oxygen mixing in the lake has stalled.

08/03/2024

Switzerland

Lake Geneva's water temperatures on the rise

Research from the University of Lausanne reveals that Lake Geneva's water temperature is increasing at a rate four to five times faster than that of the oceans. This unprecedented warming trend has pushed the average temperature of the lake's waters to 13.6 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

08/03/2024

Economy

Swiss inflation continues to slow down in February

Data for the month of February shows inflation is back to its 2021 level, at 1.2%, compared with the same time last year, putting Switzerland on the same path as its European neighbours.

04/03/2024

Business

Swiss bank chief Thomas Jordan resigns after more than a decade

The longest-serving major central bank governor will step down after a 12-year stint with the SNB.

01/03/2024

Economy

Swiss economy sees modest growth, buoyed by services

The accommodation and food services sector increased by 3.5%, while increased travel helped to push up the transport and communication sector by 0.4%.

29/02/2024

Business

French family car wins 'Car of the Year 2024' award

The winner of the trophy was chosen by a jury of 59 motoring journalists from 22 European countries.

26/02/2024

Culture news

From Barbie to AI: Switzerland's largest carnival begins in Basel

This year's themes for one of Switzerland's oldest traditions include artificial intelligence and the Barbie movie.

20/02/2024

Switzerland

Neutral Switzerland plans to boost defence spending this year

Other European countries have been beefing up their military spending in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

15/02/2024

Economy

Traders anticipate SNB rate cut in March as Swiss inflation eases

Inflation in Switzerland fell unexpectedly in January, potentially paving the way for the Swiss National Bank (SNB) to cut rates next month.

13/02/2024

Design

Remote Swiss village will be home to world's tallest 3D-printed tower

The futuristic White Tower of Mulegns stands 30 metres tall. The multipurpose cultural space is set to open in June, becoming the tallest 3D-printed structure in the world.

13/02/2024

Tech News

CERN scientists reveal plans for next-generation particle accelerator

It is hoped that CERN's planned new "Future Circular Collider" will be able to discover what makes up dark matter.

06/02/2024

Business

Swiss banking giant UBS sees hopeful future, despite present losses

The Swiss bank has reported pre-tax losses in the last three months of 2023 but has impressive goals, including raising dividends.

06/02/2024

The Big Question

Novartis doctor on Big Pharma’s battle against climate change

If the healthcare industry was a country, it would be the fifth largest polluter on Earth.

01/02/2024

Green News

Switzerland is our Green Country of the Month - here’s why

Climate change was one of the issues at the top of the list for discussion during the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos

31/01/2024

The Big Question

Climate change may change the flavour of your favourite beer

Carlsberg’s new CEO, Jacob Aarup-Andersen on how climate change may alter the flavour of your favourite beer and other challenges facing brewers.

23/01/2024

World

Is Europe's eastern expansion good for business?

Euronews Correspondent Sasha Vakulina sits down with four European officials at the World Economic Forum in Davos to discuss EU expansion at a time when voters are concerned with economic decline across the bloc.

20/01/2024

The Big Question

Why are US exchanges more appealing to European companies?

NYSE Vice Chair John Tuttle discusses why European companies are opting for US stock exchanges and how the upcoming US elections will impact the IPO market.

19/01/2024

Markets

'We are positive but cautious': Goldman Sachs on best 2024 investments

Global investment bank Goldman Sachs sees private markets as likely to outperform in 2024.

19/01/2024