SWITZERLAND
Swiss vote on pensions and retirement age
World
03.03.2024
Swiss vote on pensions and retirement age
Swiss citizens went to the polls on Sunday in a referendum about two questions concerning pension reforms. They will decide…
Sun blocking technologies a no-go for now after UN countries voice serious concerns
Green
01.03.2024
Sun blocking technologies a no-go for now after UN countries voice serious concerns
Switzerland’s attempt to explore the possibility of dimming the sun has been dismissed by a United Nations summit this week.…
Switzerland to radically boost defence spending as security threats increase
World
15.02.2024
Switzerland to radically boost defence spending as security threats increase
Switzerland’s government plans to boost its defence spending by up to 19% over the next four years, the country’s defence…
Swiss bobsledder in recovery following emergency surgery
Sport
14.02.2024
Swiss bobsledder in recovery following emergency surgery
Swiss bobsled athlete Sandro Michel is recovering from emergency surgery, his team said Wednesday, after a training crash that has…
Swiss bobsledder in recovery following emergency surgery
World
14.02.2024
Swiss bobsledder in recovery following emergency surgery
Swiss bobsled athlete Sandro Michel is recovering from emergency surgery, his team said Wednesday, after a training crash that has…
A cultural beacon of hope for a dying Swiss village, discover the world’s tallest 3D-printed tower
Culture
14.02.2024
A cultural beacon of hope for a dying Swiss village, discover the world’s tallest 3D-printed tower
In digital projections, the White Tower of Mulegns looks like something straight out of a science-fiction film. Surrounded by the…
Switzerland and Norway could invest $100 billion in India
Business
08.02.2024
Switzerland and Norway could invest $100 billion in India
Sixteen years of negotiations are coming to an end as India is concluding a first-of-its-kind trade agreement with Switzerland, Norway,…
Swiss banking giant UBS sees hopeful future, despite losses
Business
06.02.2024
Swiss banking giant UBS sees hopeful future, despite losses
UBS Group AG reported a pretax loss of $751 million (€699.7 million) for the closing three months last year, as the…
Farmers in Greece dump apples and chestnuts in Europe’s latest agriculture protest
World
04.02.2024
Farmers in Greece dump apples and chestnuts in Europe’s latest agriculture protest
Greek farmers dumped chestnuts and apples on the pavement outside an agricultural fair Saturday and promised to escalate protests after…
Alpine retreats and winding streets: Why you should visit Europe’s most welcoming places in 2024
World
03.02.2024
Alpine retreats and winding streets: Why you should visit Europe’s most welcoming places in 2024
The world’s most welcoming destinations for 2024 have been named and three out of the top five are in Europe.…