The Latest Breaking News from Switzerland

Inside one of the most iconic hotels in the Swiss Alps

February is a truly magical time to see and be seen in St. Moritz.

Fortune · Feb 11, 2023

Russia-Ukraine war: ‘no indication’ of direct military threat to Moldova or Romania, says US – as it happened

Comments from US come after missiles reported in Moldovan and Romanian airspace

The Guardian - AU · Feb 10, 2023

Switzerland rejects Spain's request to send Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine

Switzerland said on Friday it has rejected a request from Madrid to allow Spain to re-export Swiss-made anti-aircraft guns to Ukraine.

Reuters · Feb 10, 2023

Bristol Airport flights to Switzerland launched, creating 'huge' trade opportunity

Switzerland’s national airline SWISS is planning to increase the frequency of it service between the South West transport hub and the country’s financial centre

Birmingham Post · Feb 6, 2023

Russian violinist Ilya Gringolts: ‘I know people who support the war. They keep their mouths shut’

Regarded as one of the world’s best soloists, Gringolts remains in exile after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Now in Australia, he talks about speaking out where other performers have stayed silent

The Guardian - AU · Feb 6, 2023

Swiss lawmakers visit Taiwan, say they want closer ties

A group of Swiss lawmakers has met with Taiwan’s president and said their government wants to deepen political relations

The Independent UK · Feb 6, 2023

Avalanches in Austria, Switzerland Kill Five

Avalanches in Austria and Switzerland have left five people dead, leading officials to warn on Saturday of the risks posed by particularly unstable snow cover. Three of those killed were visiting Austria's Alpine regions. "One winter sports enthusiast was killed in an avalanche in Kaltenbach on Saturday," a police spokesman…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 4, 2023

Perth Parrots Floorball Club to represent Team Scotland in EuroGames 2023 in Switzerland

The competition seeks to engender inclusiveness and community, encouraging participation regardless of gender identity, age, sexual orientation or physical ability

Daily Record · Feb 3, 2023

Liberian warlord's trial concludes in Switzerland

The appeal hearings of a former Liberian rebel commander convicted of war crimes concluded on Friday in a trial that was broadened in its final stages to include crimes against humanity for the first time in Switzerland.

Reuters · Feb 3, 2023

Experts reveal how many TikTok views needed to make average Irish salary

Ireland is ranked 8th on the list, with Switzerland in first and Turkey in 40th position

Irish Mirror · Feb 1, 2023