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Eurovision 2025: Netherlands to return without Joost Klein

The singer, who was one of the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, was booted out in Malmö following accusations of misconduct. The case was dropped due to lack of evidence, but despite rumours suggesting he would return, Klein has declined to be the 2025 Dutch entry.

Algeria

Swiss tourist murdered during tour of Algeria

Authorities in Switzerland decry "violent death" of its citizen.

Travel News

European ski resort named best in world with prices from €30

Five ski resorts in Switzerland feature in the top 20 rankings, whilst Austria has 12.

Business

Swiss regulator orders UBS to strengthen emergency protocol

The bank must step up its risk management given the takeover of Credit Suisse, according to the regulator FINMA.

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Eco-Innovation

Solar panels will be rolled onto Swiss railway tracks ‘like a carpet’

After long delays, the removable PV system will finally be tested on a western track next spring.

Business

Are these the best European countries for AI start-ups?

Sweden is among the best countries for a new AI company. It's most successful tech start-ups have seen an impressive revenue growth of 1,127%.

Climate

Saharan dust and extreme heat fuel retreat of Swiss glaciers

In August, Swiss glaciers faced the 'greatest loss of ice recorded since measurements began’.

Green News

Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers

The popular ski resort of Zermatt is in the affected area.

Health news

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.

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.

Moments

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.