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Davos attendees watch Trump inauguration at Ukraine House watch party

Attendees at Ukraine-related events at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, gathered to listen to US President Donald Trump’s inauguration speech.

Tech News

What is Davos? Your guide to the World Economic Forum’s annual summit

The World Economic Forum has held a meeting every year since it was founded in 1971. But why is Davos, as it is commonly known, so significant?

Business

Davos 2025: What to expect at this year's World Economic Forum

The 2025 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) takes place from 20-24 January in Davos, Switzerland. Here's a look at what can be expected at this year's meeting.

Iran

Why Italy's release of wanted Iranian is a win for Tehran

The linked cases of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini and Italian reporter Cecilia Sala are the latest flashpoint between Tehran and Washington.

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Iran

Swiss national commits suicide in Iranian prison, officials say

According to local reports, prison officials stepped in to rescue the Swiss national at the Semnan prison, some 180 kilometres (110 miles) east of Tehran. But their efforts were in vain.

Destinations

Skiing and high-altitude street art? A winter escape in Crans-Montana

Crans-Montana not only sparks art appreciation in skiers - it’s drawing visitors to the Swiss resort year-round.

Europe News

Swiss Olympic snowboarder Sophie Hediger dies in avalanche, aged 26

Swiss snowboarder Sophie Hediger died in an avalanche at a mountain resort in Switzerland, at the age of 26.

Residences

Europe’s most peaceful spots to try ‘quiet tourism’

Noise pollution can cause health problems including sleep disturbance and high blood pressure.

Europe News

EU-Swiss single market trade deal faces challenging referendum

The EU and Switzerland reached a bilateral agreement on Friday worth an estimated €550 billion in trade. But ratification of the deal is far from a foregone conclusion, as the Swiss have yet to vote on it.

Moments

5 top alpine destinations to enjoy the après without the ski

Not a fan of sliding down snowy slopes? That doesn’t mean you have to miss all the wintry fun.

Travel News

Expats in Europe have the best quality of life in these cities

The ranking sees Switzerland claiming four spots in the top 10.

Economy

Swiss GDP grows underwhelmingly as manufacturing remains weak

The Swiss economy is expanding slowly, buoyed by trade but hit by weak manufacturing figures.

Europe News

Switzerland and EU near agreement on cohesion payments, say diplomats

Ongoing negotiations between the EU and Switzerland are focused on the country's contribution payments, which Switzerland makes to gain partial access to the EU's internal market.

Culture news

Eurovision 2025: Basel referendum validates funding amidst opposition

Voters in the Swiss city of Basel on Sunday approved putting €37.5 million into hosting the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest. With funding approved, the annual event will proceed, despite strong opposition from conservatives.

Europe News

Voters in Switzerland say no to bigger motorways

The federal government argues that the volume of traffic on the motorway network has increased more than five times over the past sixty years.

Culture news

Swiss esports event cancelled after anti-abortion comment

An event billed as Switzerland's biggest esports competition has been cancelled after the host team's founder posted an anti-abortion comment on social media, triggering outrage that led three rival squads to pull out.

Cult

GPHG 2024: Fine watchmaking celebrates this year's best creations

As it does every autumn, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is set to honour the year's most outstanding timepieces. The 24th awards ceremony will take place on 13 November at the Théâtre du Léman and will be broadcast live on Euronews.com.

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Austrian team sets record at top of Swiss Verzasca dam

The Austrian team of Jessica Pilz and Jakob Schubert triumphed in the Red Bull Dual Ascent 2024 competition at the Verzasca dam in Switzerland.

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Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: the 90 competing timepieces on display

Back from a touring exhibition, 90 of the world's finest contemporary watches are on display in Geneva, just a few days before the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG), which each year rewards the most ambitious watchmaking creations.

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Austrian pilot breaks records over Swiss Alps

Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann has set three new BASE jump world records using an innovative wingsuit foil, flying 12.5 km from Switzerland's Jungfrau mountain.