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Behind the scenes at Davos

Sasha Vakulina takes you into the corridors where the global elites do their thing.

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Ellen MacArthur on the concept of the circular economy at Davos 2019

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation is due to launch a report today which shows how artificial intelligence can help the transition into a circular economy.

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David Attenborough calls for 'practical solutions' to climate change

David Attenborough calls for 'practical solutions' to climate change at the World Economic Forum's Crystal Awards.

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New globalisation, representation and exclusivity | Davos After Hours

In Euronews' special Davos After Hours discussion, correspondents Darren McCaffrey, Isabelle Kumar and Sacha Vakulina break down the key events from day one at the World Economic Forum.

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Geneva’s annual watch season-opener gets underway

Around 20,000 visitors expected to attend the luxurious event, including Hollywood celebrities such as Pierce Brosnan.

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Watch makers and watch lovers meet up at the SIHH

The world's most renowned watch creators are showing off their latest designs in Geneva

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Chaotic snowfall freezes parts of Europe

Extreme snowfall caused chaos in parts of Europe this week, bringing some communities in Germany and Austria to a grinding halt. Here is a look at of some of the areas most affected by this severe winter weather.

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Three injured after avalanche hits hotel in Swiss resort

Three people were injured after an avalanche hit the Swiss resort of Schwaegalp on Thursday (January 10).

Green News

Inspiring travel experiences as Christmas gifts

Travel packages and award-winning hotels with a commitment to sustainability and local communities make the perfect gift this Christmas.

Green News

The eco hotels of 2019 to book now

Our top picks of the best luxury and sustainable hotels in Europe to book in 2019.

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Switzerland to vote on whether to save cow horns

Switzerland is going to vote on Sunday on whether to save cow horns.

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Wish you were still here: giant postcard highlights shrinking glaciers

Climate campaigners assembled a giant postcard at one of Europe’s shrinking glaciers to send a message about global warming.

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Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève shows off competition's final selection

With the winners from the 72 magnificent timepieces to be announced on November 14th, the latest edition of the "watchmakers' Oscars" is a blend of ancient art and innovation...at a price.

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Swiss company's approach to plastic recycling 'like unmaking pasta

“Our process is putting the pasta into the reactor, and it comes out as water and flour, the original pasta ingredients. Then we can make pasta — well, plastic — again.”

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Switzerland bans paedophiles from working with children for life

Switzerland has announced it will ban all convicted paedophiles from working with children for life.

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Switzerland imposes lifetime ban on paedophiles from working with children

Judges will be obliged to impose the measure on almost all those convicted of sexual offences against vulnerable victims.

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Switzerland launches electronic organ-donation register

"The foundation's priority was to increase safety and security, to make it easier for families to access their relatives' wishes," Dr Immer, President of the Swiss National Foundation for Organ Donation and Transplantation, told Euronews

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Switzerland is also negotiating its relationship with the EU

Currently relations between Switzerland and the EU are based on more than 100 bilateral agreements struck since 1972.

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Swiss canton votes to ban burqa in public

St Gallen becomes the second Swiss canton to ban the full-face veil in public.

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Swiss female politicians reveal battle with online abuse

Many female Swiss politicians are forced to deal with online verbal abuse every day. Euronews spoke to three Swiss women working in politics about their personal experiences with harassment online.