The Latest Breaking News from Geneva

Russian envoy says no breakthrough on grain deal, Ukraine says Moscow blocking ships

Russia's envoy to the United Nations in Geneva on Wednesday said "no real progress" had been achieved in resolving issues raised by Moscow over the Black Sea grain deal, which is set to expire next month.

Reuters · Apr 26, 2023

World’s most valuable private jewellery collection goes on display in London

More than 700 items collected by late Austrian art collector Heidi Horten on show before expected £120m charity auction in Geneva

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2023

Ukrainian pianist seeks victory on cultural front at contest in Switzerland

Before arriving in Geneva for a renowned piano competition, Ukrainian pianist Roman Lopatynskyi rehearsed in the dark and played concerts by candlelight as air raid sirens resounded across his native Kyiv.

Reuters · Apr 15, 2023

Montreux Jazz Festival unveils lineup starring Janelle Monae, Bob Dylan and Lil Nas X

Montreux Jazz Festival takes place this summer across two weeks and multiple venues, with The Independent as the event’s exclusive global media partner

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Geneva appeals court upholds conviction of Israeli tycoon

A Geneva appeals court has upheld the conviction of Israeli diamond magnate Beny Steinmetz for corrupting foreign officials

The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2023

'Climate lockdown' anger drives Swiss grandmother to sue Bern at European court

Last summer while dozens of Swiss pensioners were campaigning in the Alps to save their fast-melting glaciers, 85-year-old Marie-Eve Volkoff was instead stuck inside her small Geneva apartment watching pre-recorded TV programmes.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023

Rolex wows us with new Daytona and 'bubble-dial' Oyster Perpetual

Watches and Wonders kicks off in Geneva with a whole range of new models from Rolex

T3 · Mar 27, 2023

Watch from Geneva as the IPCC releases its sixth synthesis report

Watch from Geneva as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change releases its sixth synthesis report.

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2023

Jet2 flight sends out distress signal as it flies towards Scottish airport

The plane took off from Geneva in Switzerland at roughly 12.20pm and was expected to touch down at Edinburgh Airport at approximately 1.50pm

Daily Record · Mar 18, 2023

Edinburgh Jet2 plane sends on flight medical emergency warning

Jet2 have confirmed that the flight was forced to send out an emergency code transmission after a passenger on the flight from Geneva to Scotland required medical attention.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2023