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What is Switzerland’s digital stock exchange SDX?

Switzerland has become the latest country to clear the way for trading digital assets with a new stock exchange. We break down what it is and what it changes.

Sport

Kuwaiti Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad found guilty of forgery

Olympic power broker Sheikh Ahmad al-Fahad al-Sabah of Kuwait has been found guilty by a Swiss court of forgery.

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Thousands gather in Berlin to call on EU to take in Afghan refugees

Thousands of people gather in front of the German parliament in Berlin to demand an airlift and the welcome of Afghan refugees by the EU.

Switzerland

Swiss university claims to have set new record for counting Pi

Swiss researchers say they have calculated the mathematical constant Pi to a new world-record level of 62.8 trillion figures.

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Thailand

Man charged with murder over death of Swiss woman in Phuket, Thailand

The body of a Swiss woman, aged 57, was discovered on Thursday at a secluded spot on the Thai island of Phuket.

World News

More than 160 dead in Germany-Belgium floods as water recedes

The number known to have died has risen in Germany and Belgium after heavy rain caused rivers to burst their banks, sweeping away homes and cars.

World News

Thunderstorms bring heavy rainfall and flooding to central Europe

Authorities have issued flood warnings with strong rain still forecast.

Eco-Innovation

How this Swiss city is using green roofs to combat climate change

Basel’s green rooftops tackle energy wastage and rising temperatures caused by climate change

Destinations

A guide to the most expensive mountain climbs in the world

Here’s what it costs to climb the most expensive summits across the globe.

Sport

Today at Euro 2020: One of the favourites will go out in quarterfinals

Spain take on Switzerland and Italy face Belgium.

World News

Today at EURO 2020: England take on Germany, Sweden face Ukraine

The last two quarter-final places are up for grabs as England's Wembley showdown with Germany recalls past dramas, while Sweden take on Ukraine at Hampden.

World News

Euro 2020: Switzerland beat France after match goes to penalties

Switzerland are through to the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 after the day’s second goal-fest saw them beat France in a penalty shootout.

World News

Floods, rain and thunder as storms lash Europe

Officials in Germany said a vaccination centre was flooded on Thursday and five people were injured by hailstones during heavy storms.

Money

Despite rise of cards during COVID, cash is still king in Switzerland

Cards are becoming more widely used in the face of COVID. But the Swiss are not ready to give up cash just yet.

Mobility

New way to scan for life signs remotely could help discover alien life

Detecting "biosignatures" from a moving helicopter is the first step towards detecting alien life from orbit, the researchers said.

Azerbaijan

Euro 2020: Turkey eliminated after Switzerland's 3-1 victory

Goals by Xherdan Shaqiri and Haris Seferovic gave Switzerland a fighting chance of making it through to the knockout stage while Turkey scored its first and only goal of the contest.

Switzerland

Swiss reject tax hike to cut emissions and synthetic pesticide ban

The proposed "carbon dioxide law" included an increase in taxes on fuels and the introduction of a tax on airline tickets from Switzerland. It was defeated in a referendum by 51.59% of the electorate.

My Europe Series

Swiss vote on whether government can impose COVID restrictions

Swiss voters will decide on the future of a law outlining measures to combat the coronavirus pandemic.

Switzerland

The high-altitude solar farm floating to success

The world's first-ever high-altitude floating solar farm produces clean green energy in such an efficient way that its creators are looking to expand and use the technology in similar locations around the world.

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to Switzerland

The furthest they have ever got is the last 16. Could this be their moment?