http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:57:28 +0200 Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:57:28 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/24/like-a-bird-flying-you-can-now-soar-on-a-giant-swing-over-the-swiss-alps http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/24/like-a-bird-flying-you-can-now-soar-on-a-giant-swing-over-the-swiss-alps Fri, 24 Jul 2026 07:57:23 +0200 The 12m-high swing opened earlier this month and hopes to attract off-season visitors as snow becomes less reliable due to climate change. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/23/giant-swing-offers-breathtaking-ride-above-the-swiss-alps http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/23/giant-swing-offers-breathtaking-ride-above-the-swiss-alps Thu, 23 Jul 2026 12:10:05 +0200 A giant swing opens at 2,110 metres on Switzerland's Grand Chamossaire peak, offering tourists an aerial ride above the Alps in Villars. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/15/despite-crises-and-fears-why-are-80-of-swiss-people-so-optimistic http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/15/despite-crises-and-fears-why-are-80-of-swiss-people-so-optimistic Wed, 15 Jul 2026 06:05:50 +0200 A new survey shows that most people in Switzerland remain surprisingly optimistic about the future despite global crises, with German speakers and older citizens especially happy with their lot if life. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/14/google-gives-swiss-android-users-fewer-search-options-than-their-eu-counterparts-regulator http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/07/14/google-gives-swiss-android-users-fewer-search-options-than-their-eu-counterparts-regulator Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:06:18 +0200 Swiss Android users no longer get to choose their default search engine when setting up a new phone. Their EU neighbours still do. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/argentina-fans-erupt-as-messis-men-reach-world-cup-semifinal http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/12/argentina-fans-erupt-as-messis-men-reach-world-cup-semifinal Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:02:17 +0200 Argentina fans celebrate in Buenos Aires after a dramatic 3-1 extra-time win over ten-man Switzerland sends the defending champions into the World Cup semifinals. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/11/travel-like-an-f1-driver-esteban-ocon-reveals-his-favourite-holiday-spots-ahead-of-the-sum http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/11/travel-like-an-f1-driver-esteban-ocon-reveals-his-favourite-holiday-spots-ahead-of-the-sum Sat, 11 Jul 2026 07:00:52 +0200 In an interview with Euronews Travel, Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon spoke about his favourite places in his homeland France and adopted home of Switzerland. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/quite-reliable-weather-proverb-how-harsh-summer-heat-hits-people-and-animals-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/10/quite-reliable-weather-proverb-how-harsh-summer-heat-hits-people-and-animals-this-summer Fri, 10 Jul 2026 06:05:37 +0200 10 July is a little-known day of farming weather lore, said to forecast conditions and further heat in the weeks ahead. Why do meteorologists see this “Seven Brothers Day” as fairly reliable? http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/08/argentina-survives-major-scare-from-egypt-and-heads-into-world-cup-quarterfinals-against-s Wed, 08 Jul 2026 05:44:30 +0200 Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regular time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals against Switzerland, which defeated Colombia in a penalty shootout. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/italy-could-be-the-next-country-to-build-a-solar-railway-after-switzerlands-successful-tri http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/05/italy-could-be-the-next-country-to-build-a-solar-railway-after-switzerlands-successful-tri Sun, 05 Jul 2026 07:00:10 +0200 Solar railways could soon become commonplace in Europe, following a successful trial in Switzerland. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/03/this-steam-railway-that-travels-through-the-swiss-alps-is-celebrating-its-100th-anniversar http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/07/03/this-steam-railway-that-travels-through-the-swiss-alps-is-celebrating-its-100th-anniversar Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:19:33 +0200 The steam trains now operate exclusively as a tourist attraction in the summers between the stations of Realp and Oberwald. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/legendary-st-bernard-rescue-dogs-still-roam-the-swiss-alps http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/01/legendary-st-bernard-rescue-dogs-still-roam-the-swiss-alps Wed, 01 Jul 2026 06:50:45 +0200 The famous St. Bernard rescue dogs continue to walk the mountain trails of the Great St. Bernard Pass as Barryland, the world's only theme park dedicated to the breed, celebrates its first anniversary. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/switzerland-returns-18-looted-benin-bronzes-to-nigeria http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/30/switzerland-returns-18-looted-benin-bronzes-to-nigeria Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:48:28 +0200 Three Swiss museums have returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, a new step in the African's country decades-long struggle to repatriate its looted cultural heritage. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/30/hot-dogs-in-first-class-fast-food-classic-goes-gourmet-on-swiss-firsts-in-flight-menu http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/30/hot-dogs-in-first-class-fast-food-classic-goes-gourmet-on-swiss-firsts-in-flight-menu Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:02:56 +0200 The ‘bastardo’ hot dog will be available in SWISS First on all flights departing Switzerland until 1 September. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/29/swiss-yodellers-rehearse-in-public-fountains-as-basel-swelters http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/29/swiss-yodellers-rehearse-in-public-fountains-as-basel-swelters Mon, 29 Jun 2026 21:00:31 +0200 Basel’s national yodelling festival unfolds during a heatwave as performers sing in fountains, compete across the city and close with street parades. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/28/swiss-glaciers-melting-at-alarming-rate-in-june-as-europe-faces-extreme-heat http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/28/swiss-glaciers-melting-at-alarming-rate-in-june-as-europe-faces-extreme-heat Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:42:13 +0200 All snow and ice accumulated over the past winter is expected to have melted by Monday. Over the past century, this tipping point usually only arrives in mid-August on average. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/mexico-switzerland-and-brazil-top-their-groups-after-final-matchday-of-world-cup-group-sta http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/25/mexico-switzerland-and-brazil-top-their-groups-after-final-matchday-of-world-cup-group-sta Thu, 25 Jun 2026 08:06:45 +0200 Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/23/european-playcations-alpine-ski-resorts-where-you-can-also-play-golf http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/23/european-playcations-alpine-ski-resorts-where-you-can-also-play-golf Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:00:08 +0200 Pack away your skis and dust off your clubs at these stunning golf destinations in the Swiss and Austrian Alps. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/lower-level-technical-talks-to-continue-as-first-round-of-direct-us-iran-negotiations-wrap http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/22/lower-level-technical-talks-to-continue-as-first-round-of-direct-us-iran-negotiations-wrap Mon, 22 Jun 2026 05:36:45 +0200 Iran’s top diplomat hailed mediators Pakistan and Qatar’s efforts over what he called “major progress” to end the continued Israeli offensive on Lebanon, despite a fragile truce. The comments came after Iran and the US kickstarted a 6-day negotiating window to permanently end the war. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/us-and-iranian-delegations-arrive-in-switzerland-for-peace-deal-talks http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/21/us-and-iranian-delegations-arrive-in-switzerland-for-peace-deal-talks Sun, 21 Jun 2026 09:19:09 +0200 "We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," US Vice President JD Vance told reporters. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-secures-ticket-to-knockout-stages-as-canada-breeze-past-qatar-with-ruthless-6-0-win http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/19/mexico-secures-ticket-to-knockout-stages-as-canada-breeze-past-qatar-with-ruthless-6-0-win Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:01:07 +0200 Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/switzerland-heading-towards-referendum-on-construction-of-new-nuclear-plants http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/18/switzerland-heading-towards-referendum-on-construction-of-new-nuclear-plants Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:40:58 +0200 During the debates in parliament, Energy Minister Albert Rosti stressed the need to keep the nuclear power option open to guarantee the country's long-term energy supply. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/17/thousands-flock-to-art-basel-in-switzerland-as-market-outlook-improves http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/17/thousands-flock-to-art-basel-in-switzerland-as-market-outlook-improves Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:40:19 +0200 Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/un-says-24m-refugees-will-need-resettling-in-2027-and-warns-of-shortage-of-options http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/16/un-says-24m-refugees-will-need-resettling-in-2027-and-warns-of-shortage-of-options Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:00:52 +0200 Afghan refugees are the largest group in need of resettlement, followed by people from South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, living in vast camps in Bangladesh. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/15/switzerland-clashes-in-geneva-as-20000-protest-g7-summit-and-global-policies http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/15/switzerland-clashes-in-geneva-as-20000-protest-g7-summit-and-global-policies Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:51:01 +0200 Clashes broke out in Geneva on 14 June after a large demonstration held ahead of the G7 summit in nearby Évian-les-Bains, France, turned violent near the United Nations district. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/eu-leaders-welcome-us-iran-deal-to-end-war-as-macron-says-mission-to-aid-hormuz-reopening- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/15/eu-leaders-welcome-us-iran-deal-to-end-war-as-macron-says-mission-to-aid-hormuz-reopening- Mon, 15 Jun 2026 09:33:18 +0200 The US and Iran said they had reached a deal to end the war on all fronts, including Lebanon, and reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz, though they offered few details about Tehran's nuclear programme. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/14/swiss-voters-reject-bid-to-cap-population-at-10-million-a-move-that-would-have-limited-imm http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/14/swiss-voters-reject-bid-to-cap-population-at-10-million-a-move-that-would-have-limited-imm Sun, 14 Jun 2026 17:22:48 +0200 A “yes” vote would have required the Swiss government to take action to cap the population by 2050, including limiting immigration. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/14/qatar-claims-first-ever-world-cup-point-with-dramatic-stoppage-time-equaliser Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:12:14 +0200 Qatar secured its first ever World Cup point with a draw against Switzerland, sparking celebrations at home and across the Arab world. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/13/swiss-voters-set-to-vote-on-capping-population-at-10-million http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/13/swiss-voters-set-to-vote-on-capping-population-at-10-million Sat, 13 Jun 2026 14:27:11 +0200 Swiss voters will decide Sunday on an SVP-backed cap on population growth, which polls suggest will narrowly fail amid warnings it would harm the economy and EU relations. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/09/as-conflicts-rage-where-are-the-most-peaceful-places-in-the-world-to-travel-to-right-now http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/09/as-conflicts-rage-where-are-the-most-peaceful-places-in-the-world-to-travel-to-right-now Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:08:51 +0200 The Global Peace Index – the world's most comprehensive annual ranking of peacefulness across 163 countries – has released its top ten for 2026. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/businesses-and-unions-unite-against-swiss-immigration-cap-ahead-of-sunday-referendum http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/09/businesses-and-unions-unite-against-swiss-immigration-cap-ahead-of-sunday-referendum Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:49:16 +0200 The initiative faces broad opposition across the government, parliament and business sector, but opinion polls suggest the vote could be tight. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/08/hundreds-dressed-as-charlie-chaplin-attempt-world-record-in-switzerland http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/08/hundreds-dressed-as-charlie-chaplin-attempt-world-record-in-switzerland Mon, 08 Jun 2026 15:13:29 +0200 More than 400 people dressed as Charlie Chaplin's iconic character, The Tramp, gathered in Switzerland on Sunday in an attempt to break the record for the largest assembly of Chaplin lookalikes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/crans-montana-bar-owners-back-in-court-over-deadly-swiss-bar-fire http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/crans-montana-bar-owners-back-in-court-over-deadly-swiss-bar-fire Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:37:50 +0200 French couple Jacques and Jessica Moretti face charges of manslaughter by negligence, bodily harm by negligence and arson by negligence. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/01/bus-to-nowhere-city-launches-line-zero-on-the-streets http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/01/bus-to-nowhere-city-launches-line-zero-on-the-streets Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:57:48 +0200 In the town of Baden, passengers can now use a bus service that runs without a fixed route or timetable. An invitation to switch off and slow down? http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/28/switzerland-footage-from-the-scene-emerge-after-winterthur-station-stabbing-injures-three http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/28/switzerland-footage-from-the-scene-emerge-after-winterthur-station-stabbing-injures-three Thu, 28 May 2026 15:32:10 +0200 The first images from Winterthur station show police and paramedics securing the platforms, treating the injured and evacuating passengers as trains are halted and the area is cordoned off. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/three-people-injured-in-stabbing-at-swiss-train-station http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/three-people-injured-in-stabbing-at-swiss-train-station Thu, 28 May 2026 12:24:27 +0200 Three people were injured in the incident which happened at a train station in Winterthur on Thursday morning, Swiss police said. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/three-times-lake-constance-europes-largest-underground-drinking-water-reserve http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/three-times-lake-constance-europes-largest-underground-drinking-water-reserve Mon, 25 May 2026 07:30:54 +0200 For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/enthusiasts-recreate-iconic-death-of-sherlock-holmes-at-reichenbach-falls-in-the-swiss-alp http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/22/enthusiasts-recreate-iconic-death-of-sherlock-holmes-at-reichenbach-falls-in-the-swiss-alp Fri, 22 May 2026 15:13:05 +0200 Sherlock Holmes Day celebrations began earlier this month when members of the Sherlock Holmes Society of London traveled to Switzerland's Reichenbach Falls to reenact one of literature's most famous fictional death scenes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/surrounded-by-the-eu-why-neutral-switzerland-is-investing-heavily-in-drones http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/20/surrounded-by-the-eu-why-neutral-switzerland-is-investing-heavily-in-drones Wed, 20 May 2026 13:10:17 +0200 Traditionally neutral Switzerland is ramping up defence spending in response to new threats such as drones, missiles and cyberattacks, focusing on air defence and closer cooperation with European partners. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/15/when-two-become-one-old-and-new-watchmakers-collaborate-to-change-perception-of-time http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/15/when-two-become-one-old-and-new-watchmakers-collaborate-to-change-perception-of-time Fri, 15 May 2026 16:28:20 +0200 The bold move is part of Audemars Piguet CEO Ilaria Resta’s drive to push the boundaries of an industry whose reputation is often hampered by entrenched assumptions. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/pope-leo-xiv-swears-in-28-new-swiss-guards-in-vatican-ceremony http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/07/pope-leo-xiv-swears-in-28-new-swiss-guards-in-vatican-ceremony Thu, 07 May 2026 13:19:28 +0200 Twenty-eight new recruits were formally sworn into the Swiss Guards at Vatican City on Wednesday during a ceremony presided over by Pope Leo XIV. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/03/in-bikinis-at-the-museum-to-explore-cezannes-the-bathers http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/03/in-bikinis-at-the-museum-to-explore-cezannes-the-bathers Sun, 03 May 2026 21:38:58 +0200 On a special one-day event in Basel, visitors were allowed to enter the Cézanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler for free if they arrived in swimwear. They could also experience the series The Bathers up close. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/iran-war-impact-on-shipping-affecting-refugee-aid-with-freight-rates-soaring-unhcr-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/01/iran-war-impact-on-shipping-affecting-refugee-aid-with-freight-rates-soaring-unhcr-says Fri, 01 May 2026 19:10:32 +0200 The agency has re-routed sea cargo via Jordan's Aqaba Red Sea port and has switched to land corridors including truck routes from Dubai across the Arabian peninsula and Turkey. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/switzerland-or-italy-who-covers-medical-costs-after-the-crans-montana-fire http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/switzerland-or-italy-who-covers-medical-costs-after-the-crans-montana-fire Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:23:20 +0200 After the deadly New Year’s Eve fire in the Swiss resort of Crans-Montana, tensions are rising after Switzerland sent invoices to the victims' families. What’s behind the bills? http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/italy-says-it-has-filed-to-be-civil-party-in-probe-into-swiss-bar-fire-that-killed-41 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/29/italy-says-it-has-filed-to-be-civil-party-in-probe-into-swiss-bar-fire-that-killed-41 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:36:17 +0200 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has vowed justice for Italian victims while Italy has opened its own investigation into the fire even as the Swiss probe continues. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/27/swiss-voters-raise-hands-in-centuries-old-open-air-election http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/27/swiss-voters-raise-hands-in-centuries-old-open-air-election Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:59:34 +0200 Thousands gathered in Appenzell Innerrhoden, Switzerland, to vote by raising hands in a centuries-old tradition, electing local leaders and deciding on key issues in a public square. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/24/these-are-the-best-new-european-hotels-for-2026-according-to-conde-nast-traveller http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/24/these-are-the-best-new-european-hotels-for-2026-according-to-conde-nast-traveller Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:55:35 +0200 These hotels feature carefully restored heritage interiors, outstanding local dining and stunning views. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/made-in-europe-law-should-be-limited-to-geographically-close-countries-leading-mep-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/23/made-in-europe-law-should-be-limited-to-geographically-close-countries-leading-mep-says Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:09:44 +0200 French liberal MEP Christophe Grudler, who will lead negotiations on a “Made in Europe” law in the European Parliament, told Euronews the European preference proposed by the European Commission to counter foreign competition in the EU market extends to too many non-EU countries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/insult-of-top-of-mockery-meloni-criticises-swiss-hospital-for-billing-victims-of-bar-fire http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/21/insult-of-top-of-mockery-meloni-criticises-swiss-hospital-for-billing-victims-of-bar-fire Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:33:09 +0200 The blaze at Le Constellation, a bar in the upmarket Alpine resort town of Crans-Montana, broke out in the early hours of 1 January as people celebrated the New Year. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/more-european-countries-cancel-kanye-ye-west-gigs-will-the-eu-tour-go-ahead http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/20/more-european-countries-cancel-kanye-ye-west-gigs-will-the-eu-tour-go-ahead Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:04:14 +0200 Kanye ‘Ye’ West’s upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been cancelled, as more European countries are turning their backs on the controversial rapper amid a furore over his past antisemitic comments. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/17/dont-hike-naked-in-switzerland-top-tips-for-first-time-travellers http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/04/17/dont-hike-naked-in-switzerland-top-tips-for-first-time-travellers Fri, 17 Apr 2026 07:00:30 +0200 Think twice before you tip, throw coins in ponds or miss out on an opportunity to chat with a local. Lonely Planet and other experts share the unwritten rules of travelling abroad for the first time.