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Body found in rural England barn triggers Europe-wide investigation

Does this story seem familiar? Do you recognise the person in these images? Investigators are asking for help.

Economy

Which European countries have the highest and lowest salaries?

Switzerland and Iceland are two of the highest paying countries across the EU and EEA, whereas Bulgaria and Romania have the lowest wages.

Switzerland

Switzerland moves to ban Hamas and supports Israel's self-defence

The Swiss federal government has also allocated €93.36 million in humanitarian aid for the region at the beginning of November.

Economy

Swiss government to assess the share of raw materials in GDP

Switzerland wants to take a closer look at its commodity trading and raw materials sector through the new figures.

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Sweden

Stockholm becomes latest European city willing to host 2030 Olympics

Sweden has received Stockholm's city authorities' blessing to put forward a bid to host the 2030 Winter Olympics - which the country has never hosted.

Culture news

Switzerland returns three centuries-old mummies to Bolivia

The three mummies were officially restituted to the Bolivian Minister of Culture and Decolonisation Sabina Orellana Cruz during a ceremony at the Geneva Ethnographic Museum (MEG).

Business

Why UBS faces another trial after being found guilty of tax fraud

France’s highest court ruled on Wednesday that a new trial should be held over a €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) fine against UBS for allegedly promoting illegal banking services and money laundering in the country.

Art

'The artwork is not guilty': Swiss museum unveils Nazi era collection

A prestigious Swiss institution is attempting to navigate the troubled waters of displaying an art collection with questionable origins dating back to World War II and Nazi looted art.

Business

UBS shares up by 4% despite $785 million loss following Credit Suisse

UBS shares were up by 4% as the Swiss banking giant cut costs faster than expected while moving forward with its merger with rival Credit Suisse.

Ecotech

What is ‘white hydrogen’ and could it be a fuel of the future?

Could this natural fuel be a solution to Europe’s energy crisis?

Destinations

These European towns will pay you up to €80,000 to move there

Start a new life abroad and get paid to do it thanks to these schemes.

Switzerland

Newcomers ring the changes for cowbells in picturesque Swiss village

Two couples who recently moved to the Swiss village of Aarwangen want to ban the clanging of cowbells.

Food and Drink

Swiss village hosts first ever Raclette World Championships

Over the course of three days, raclette lovers from around the world gathered in a small Swiss village, to attend the inaugural Raclette World Championships where almost 90 cheeses were put to the test.

Travel News

Sweden has had enough of being mixed up with Switzerland

Every year, 120,000 people ask Google whether they are the same country.

Switzerland

Switzerland: Right-wing populists strengthen hold after elections

Climate change, rising health care costs and immigration were among the most important topics for voters as they went to the polls.

Destinations

Ranked: Europe’s most child-friendly cities for expats

Vienna was found to be the best place for expats to raise a family.

Earth News

Toxic forever chemicals found in almost half of Swiss groundwater

Groundwater provides 80 per cent of Switzerland's drinking water.

Tech News

CERN opens new visitor centre to learn about groundbreaking work

Set in Swiss woodland at the CERN site, the new centre is designed to be a bridge between science with the outside world.

Travel News

Switzerland scoops the top prize at Rail Tourism Awards

These journeys through Switzerland, Occitanie and Vienna show the excitement and freedom of travelling Europe by train.

Economy

Stablecoins: How they maintain value

In the world of cryptocurrency, where volatility reigns supreme, stablecoins are emerging as a game-changer for risk-conscious investors. These digital assets offer a unique approach to crypto investment.