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Malta and Switzerland play an outsized role on the UN's biggest stage

The EU's smallest Member State, and Europe's most famously neutral nation, have just started their two year stint as members of the Security Council.

Culture news

Prequel to New Year's Eve staple 'Dinner for One' announced

The comedy classic has been a firm fixture on TV schedules across much of the continent for decades. Now millions who watched over the years will have even more to wonder about Miss Sophie's early life and loves.

Switzerland

Switzerland rejects idea of a third-gender option in official records

Currently, people are entered into the civil registry as male or female, with no other option.

Culture news

Climate Change threatens the sound of music in Swiss and French forest

The sound of music is under threat as climate change increasingly impacts the livelihoods of classic instrument makers.

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Travel News

The new Swiss mountain train that can jump tracks and grow taller

The 'world first' design offers a seamless experience for those travelling through Switzerland’s breathtaking Alpine scenery.

Culture news

Swiss parliament to debate gay conversion therapy ban

Conversion therapy is already banned in other European countries including Germany, France. Malta and Greece.

Switzerland

Swiss parliament votes to expand law and definition of rape

The amendment will now go before Switzerland's Council of States before a referendum can be held.

Qatar

Morocco makes history by knocking Spain out of the World Cup

"Its a moment of history," one Morrocan fan told Euronews.

Smart Regions

Trail runners and electric mountain bikers keep the Alps in business

In partnership with the European Commission

In the Alps, 11 French and Swiss communes are developing all-year-round tourism.

Sport

World Cup latest: South Korea beat Portugal, Cameroon stun Brazil

Here's our round-up of the latest from the World Cup in Qatar on Friday.

Travel News

European ski breaks 2023: Here's how to save money as prices rise

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are ways you can save money.

Switzerland

Honest couple find €20,000 in a car park and return to owner

Would you have done the same?

Sport

World Cup latest: Two goals from Brazil sink Serbia, again

Here is our at-a-glance guide to what is happening at the World Cup on Thursday.

Travel News

New sleeper train to link Prague and Zurich via Germany

The new ‘Canopus’ service will expand the overnight options between the two countries, allowing travellers to transit through Germany rather than Austria.

Culture news

Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: MB&F wins “Aiguille d’Or” 2022

Dubbed the industry’s equivalent of the Oscars, this celebration of the watchmaking industry and its players awarded its top prize to Swiss watchmakers MB&F, Maximilian Büsser & Friends.

World News

New horizons: UK signs science research deal with Swiss amid EU snub

Both countries have been blocked from an EU programme amid political tensions.

Focus

Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: The watchmakers Oscars

Whether it's TAG Heuer's laboratory-grown diamonds, or Breitling's goal of becoming carbon-neutral, the watchmaking industry continues to push the boundaries of innovation. Both brands, among others, are hoping for prestigious industry prizes including the Grand Prix de l'Aiguille d'Or.

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22nd Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix: excellence in the service of time

For more than 20 years, the Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix, often referred to as the watch industry “Oscars”, is a not-to-be-missed event in the watchmaking calendar.

Travel News

Switzerland claims record for world’s longest passenger train

The world record event was organised as part of celebrations for the 175th anniversary of railways in Switzerland.

Switzerland

Swiss claim record for world’s longest passenger train

Train company Rhaetian Railway has claimed the record with its 100-carriage-long convoy spanning 1.91 kilometres, which went on a spectacular trip through the Swiss Alps.