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Suspected death in Sarco 'suicide capsule' prompts Swiss police probe

The legality of using the 3D-printed device for its intended purpose of helping assisted dying is being questioned by authorities in Switzerland.

Switzerland

Referendum rejects plan to boost Switzerland's biodiversity

Environmentalists wanted stronger safeguards put in place to protect Switzerland's biodiversity, but they were defeated by voters who thought it too expensive.

Tech News

Switzerland unveils new supercomputer called 'Alps'

Staff at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano (CSCS) say "Alps" could rank even higher today as it wasn’t completed when the rankings were put together in June.

Europe News

Swiss councillor apologises for firing gun at Mary and Jesus poster

Party expulsion proceedings have been launched against the councillor, and her employment at a consultancy has also been terminated.

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Green News

Elderly Swiss women won a climate case but it’s not been plain sailing

Five months after the judgment, the Federal government said that it has fulfilled the policy requirements of the ruling.

Europe News

Stranded tourists evacuated from Swiss mountain by helicopter

The flights, using Air Zermatt rescue helicopters, had to be approved by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA).

Europe News

Tunnel linking Switzerland and Italy to reopen one year after crash

The tunnel was closed in August last year after a broken wheel derailed a freight train, causing extensive damage.

Culture news

Basel chosen as host city for Eurovision 2025

Basel, Switzerland's third biggest city, has been picked to host Eurovision 2025.

Experiences

Cogwheel railways and glacial lakes: Europe’s best day hikes

Want to mix culture and nature? Try these beautiful day hikes from major European cities.

Business

Swiss news group Tamedia calls time on print as focus shifts online

The company blames 'a rapid change in media usage' and a shift in the advertising landscape for the situation, adding it is going to focus instead on digital offerings.

Art

Could da Vinci’s long-lost ‘Salvator Mundi’ be in Geneva?

The world’s most expensive painting has not been seen publicly since it was sold at Christie’s in 2017. A new BBC report says it might be being held in storage in Geneva – and that it could be on view again soon.

Business

UBS sees profits soar as Credit Suisse deal boosts revenue

UBS's net profits soar above forecasts on a combination of cost-cutting measures, increased revenue through its global wealth management and investment bank units and the integration of Credit Suisse.

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Two people injured after mudslide in Switzerland

In Brienz, around 70 people were evacuated after a storm caused severe damage, including a mudslide that destroyed buildings, vehicles, and public infrastructure.

Economy

Swiss officials admit to three billion-franc pension blunder

Pensions will leave less of a black hole in the state coffers than officials had claimed. While some see this as good news, many in Switzerland feel misled.

Green News

British tourist’s photos of disappearing Swiss glacier go viral

Returning to the Rhône glacier on a camper van trip this summer, the family found a drastically different landscape.

Business

Flooding in Switzerland hits Jaguar Land Rover production

Other major car makers including Porsche and BMW have also been affected by an aluminium shortage caused by the flooding of a supplier's factory.

Green News

Switzerland is helping Ukraine decarbonise with dozens of old trams

Europe is helping Ukraine phase out more energy-intensive Communist-era vehicles with new ‘eco friendly’ options.

Culture news

Conservatives move to block Switzerland from hosting Eurovision

Referendums are a key feature of Swiss political life. Could this quirk of the country’s democratic system be used to stop it hosting Eurovision?

Sport

Dutch delight as Netherlands beat Turkey 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 semis

The Netherlands came back in the second half thanks to a De Vrij header and a Turkey own goal. They'll be facing England in the semifinal, who beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties in the earlier Saturday tie.

Green News

How returning the Alpine Rhine to nature could prevent flooding

The goal is to try to protect 300,000 people in the Rhine Valley from catastrophic flooding.