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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.

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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.

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Tragic storms in Valais, extensive recovery efforts initiated

Due to severe storms that caused significant flooding and landslides, the Canton of Valais in Switzerland is undergoing extensive recovery efforts.

Green News

Switzerland at further risk of natural disasters, government warns

Severe weather has caused at least four deaths in the mountainous central European country of Switzerland, forcing one federal politician to ponder if the country is capable of weathering future storms.

Europe News

Storms kill at least four people in the southern Alps in Switzerland

Storms in Switzerland and northern Italy caused extensive flooding and landslides, leaving at least four people dead, authorities said Sunday.

Sport

'Disastrous': Football fans roast Italy after 2-0 Euro 2024 crashout

Switzerland are through to the quarter-finals in their first victory against Italy in 31 years. Germany qualified too after beating Denmark 2-0.

World News

Another heatwave to follow after storms hit Italy and Switzerland

High temperatures are forecast to start returning to Italy on Thursday after heavy rain whipped the north and centre of the country this week.

World News

Euro 2024: Which teams are left on the road to Berlin?

Only sux teams left on the road to the July 14 Berlin final.

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Rapid storms cause chaos in Switzerland

Thunderstorms caused flooding in Morges, Liestal, and Schaffhausen, Switzerland, prompting numerous firefighter operations.

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Valais residents evaluate flood damage after muddy waters recede

Muddy waters flooded several buildings, prompting the evacuation of 230 residents as a precaution.

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Scotland knocked out in 100th minute drama

Switzerland are through to the last 16 after drawing with Germany, while an ultra-late Hungary goal sends Scotland home.

Europe News

One of three missing people found dead after heavy rain in Switzerland

Rescuers found the body of one of three people that went missing on Saturday in the Alpine valley of Misox in thunderstorms and heavy rain.

Switzerland

Swiss court sentences Hinduja family to jail for alleged worker abuse

The family has denied all charges. Lawyers representing the defendants said they have appealed.

Europe News

Swiss summit demands 'territorial integrity' of Ukraine

In joint communique 80 countries at the summit agree that the ‘territorial integrity’ of Ukraine must be the basis of any peace agreement.