focus Baselworld 2019 : watches that combine luxury with innovation Since 1917, Baselworld fair has showcased the latest luxury watches, high jewellery, loose diamonds and gems. This year's fair in underway with a glimmering selection at Basel, Switzerland. 21/03/2019
Switzerland 'Ready to die' - Australia's oldest scientist arrives for Swiss assisted suicide 104-year-old David Goodall has landed in Switzerland ahead of his planned euthanasia this week 08/05/2018
no comment The Basel carnival and the traditional Morgenstraich The Basel carnival started this morning at 4 am with the traditional Morgenstraich. In the old town of Basel, all the streetlights and other lights are cut down after the countdown at 4 am. Then the procession of lanterns starts moving. 19/02/2018
Switzerland Decades-long mummy mystery linked to Boris Johnson A centuries-old mummified body has been linked to the UK Foreign Minister. 25/01/2018
Cult Art Basel Unlimited 2017 takes a fresh look at the 1970s along with today's artists Art Basel Unlimited takes a dip in the 1970s this year with 13 major worls from the decade. 13/06/2017
Switzerland Two killed in Switzerland cafe shooting At least two people have been killed one seriously injured in a shooting at a cafe in Basel 10/03/2017
Cult A White House in Basel: Ai Wei Wei installation looms large at Swiss art event Ai Wei’s Wei’s temple-like ‘White House’ is one of the main attractions of Art Basel’s Unlimited section, a space focusing on big art, featuring massive sculptures and paintings, video projections, la 16/06/2016
Sport Federer restores supremacy over Nadal after taking Basel title Roger Federer ended a three and a half year-long losing streak against Rafael Nadal on Sunday when he beat the Spaniard to lift his seventh ATP Basel 01/11/2015
no comment Carnival night procession illuminates the streets of Basel The Basel Carnival kicked off on February 23, the first Monday following Ash Wednesday and will go on for three days of colourful festivities. The 24/02/2015
Sport Win or bust for Liverpool in Champions League showdown with Basel Juventus and Atletico Madrid battle it out on Tuesday (December 9) evening in the Champions League in an attempt to top Group A before the knockout 08/12/2014
le mag Super rich descend on Miami Beach for Art Basel Fair The super-wealthy have descended on Miami Beach for the Art Basel fair, a spin-off of the contemporary art fair held each June in Switzerland 05/12/2014
