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The rise of the Swiss spa

We take a look at why these Alpine retreats are a cut above the rest

06/09/2018

Switzerland

Ban killer robots to stop ‘truly dystopian scenarios’, say campaigners

Campaigners say killer robots and other autonomous weapons systems should be banned before it’s too late.

29/08/2018

No Comment

Watch: United Nations pays tribute to Kofi Annan

Watch: The first black African to become UN secretary-general died at age 80.

21/08/2018

Switzerland

Watch: Spectacular firework show lights up Geneva sky

As many as 400,000 spectators watched the 45-minute show, known as one of the best firework displays in the world.

13/08/2018

Switzerland

Henri Jayer sells last batch of wine for €30mn

Last batch of wine from legendary French winemaker Henri Jayer sells for €30mn in record-breaking auction.

18/06/2018

Green News

Geneva: the summer 2018 mini guide

Ten cool places where to stay, eat, shop and relax during contemporary art biennale artgeneve/sculptures happening this summer

05/05/2018

Cinema

Filmmakers recognised for work on human rights

The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights took place in Geneva with some spectacular cinema on display that addresses human rights and values across the world.

20/03/2018

Cinema

Stranger in Paradise wins Grand Prix at human rights festival

The International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights in one of Europe’s leading international events dedicated to film and human rights.

19/03/2018

World News

Volvo XC40 wins Car of the Year

The Volvo XC40 has been named Car of the Year 2018, beating six other finalists: the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, Audi A8, BMW 5-Series, Citroen C3 Aircross, Kia Stinger and Seat Ibiza.

06/03/2018

No Comment

Geneva motor show opens its doors to showcase top brands

The 88th Geneva International Motor Show is here with 110 world and European car premieres from top car brands.

05/03/2018

Living

The rendez-vous of fine watchmaking from Switzerland

Savoir-Faire, poetry and surprise at Salon de la Haute Horlogerie 2018

22/01/2018

Focus

Time for recovery: luxury watchmakers confident for 2018

Never mind competition from smartwatches - in Geneva, leading brands in high-end watchmaking are betting on the sector's recovery after a rough few years. Find out more in this episode of Focus.

19/01/2018

World News

Luxury watch fair in Geneva

Some of the most prestigious watchmakers in the world are gathered in Geneva for the annual luxury watch fair.

18/01/2018

No Comment

SIHH timepiece exhibition opens in Geneva

The 27th edition of the SIHH will run from January 15 to 18.

15/01/2018

Living

This is what the world's greatest watchmakers think will define 2018

The new watches starring at ‘Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie’ in Geneva.

09/01/2018

Living

Chopard wins the 'Aiguille d'Or' Grand Prix of watchmaking

09/11/2017

Living

This year's trending watches from Geneva

Super light and resistant materials, artisanship and vintage are the watchwords in Geneva, the capital of horology.

03/11/2017

Switzerland

The Great Escape: Seven-year-old runaway boards plane at Geneva airport before being spotted by police

The seven-year-old girl was able to avoid all security checks from the train to the plane.

02/11/2017

Switzerland

Flush with cash: toilets in Switzerland found stuffed with €500 notes

Over €83,000 in high-denomination banknotes was found stuffed in toilets in Geneva’s financial district

19/09/2017

Cult

Sampha and Slaves at the Montreux Jazz Festival

They may be very different in style, but both Sampha and Slaves got the crowds going at Montreux

13/07/2017