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Fact check: Did NATO create the Eurovision Song Contest?

Social media users and alternative news outlets claim that decades-old NATO documents reveal that the military alliance was the mastermind behind Eurovision.

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Cows airlifted as Swiss village evacuated over rockslide fears

Dozens of cows have been airlifted from an Alpine village in southern Switzerland as geologists warn of an imminent rockslide.

Europe News

French government hid Nestlé's illegal treatment of bottled water

Last year, the Swiss company publicly acknowledged having used treatments on mineral waters and agreed to pay a €2 million fine to avoid legal action.

Culture news

Austria's JJ hopes classical training will lead to Eurovision success

Johannes Pietsch - aka: JJ - seems comfortable carrying the hopes of a nation on his shoulders. The 24 year old Austrian-Filippino is one of the big favourites to win the Eurovision Song Contest and believes his roots as a counter-tenor can help him conquer Europe.

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Culture news

Ukraine and Sweden qualify in first round of Eurovision semi finals

The first of two Eurovision semi-finals saw sauna-loving trio KAJ and Dutch balladeer Claude among the ten acts voted through to the grand final, while five countries were sent home.

Europe News

Swiss president hopes 'Holy Spirit' will guide US-China tariff talks

The Swiss government said its talks with Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer were “convivial and constructive” and were aimed to lay out the guidelines for a deal on the issue of customs duties to be discussed again in coming weeks.

Culture news

Who will win Eurovision 2025? Here are Euronews Culture's predictions

From milkshake men and sauna anthems, to a reimagining of Laika the Soviet space dog’s tragic tale, these are our favourite tracks from the acts competing to win Eurovision 2025.

Business

UBS to pay hundreds of millions to settle Credit Suisse US tax probe

UBS agreed to pay hundreds of millions of dollars to settle the US tax probe into Credit Suisse after a two-year investigation. UBS said that it was "not involved in the underlying conduct and has zero tolerance for tax evasion".

Europe News

Almost 500 staff protest against UN budget cuts in Geneva rally

The Geneva rally comes two days after several UN aid agencies said they would have to slash jobs because of funding cuts, warning the reductions will severely affect aid programmes worldwide.

Business

Novartis posts better-than-expected sales driven by medicine demand

The Swiss pharma company also raised its full-year guidance, with sales expected to grow by high-single digits and core operating income set to grow by low double-digits.

Economy

Why are American investors flocking to this Swiss Alps ski village?

Swiss ski village Andermatt has been seeing a boom in property demand from US buyers keen to flee Trump’s policy and tariff changes.

Cult

Watches and Wonders 2025: how brands attract the next generation

At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, the fine watchmaking industry focuses on engaging young collectors. Brands showcase innovation in design, materials, and marketing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts.

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Watches and Wonders 2025: Time for the world's greatest watchmaking event

The Watches and Wonders Salon, the leading gathering of the fine watchmaking industry, opened its doors in Geneva on Tuesday 1st April. A record number of 60 brands are taking part in the 2025 edition.

Space

CERN plans new atom smasher bigger than the Large Hadron Collider

Officials believe it will lead to new scientific discoveries that could drive innovation in fields that could benefit humankind.

Switzerland

Blatter and Platini cleared for a second time in FIFA corruption case

The former FIFA president and former UEFA chief were acquitted of charges including fraud, forgery and misappropriation.

wellbeing

Swiss town lets doctors prescribe free museum visits as art therapy

In Neuchâtel, Switzerland, doctors can now prescribe free museum visits to patients as part of an initiative aimed at improving mental and physical health.

EuroVerify

No, Switzerland hasn't banned mammograms

Social media posts that have circulated for months falsely claim not only that Switzerland has banned breast cancer screenings, but that the procedures increase the risk of developing the disease.

Economy

Swiss National Bank cuts policy rate further as low inflation persists

Swiss National Bank continued to lower interest rates in March, while highlighting that external geopolitical risks could still be a threat to the Swiss economy and exports.

Destinations

Switzerland is betting big on luxury tourism – and it’s paying off

American travellers have visited Switzerland in record numbers, leading to a surge in overnight stays.

World News

Former FIFA leaders Blatter and Platini in court over €2.1m payment

The two men were acquitted almost three years ago, but the Swiss Attorney General's Office and FIFA appealed against the decision.