The Latest Breaking News from Switzerland

Inside the European centres favoured for cross-border tax planning

Euronews takes a closer look at the favoured corporate tax centres across Europe and its overseas territories.

Euronews · May 14, 2025

‘Silent’ pro-Palestinian protest to be held in Basel streets during Eurovision

Meanwhile, Celine Dion delivered a pre-recorded address during Tuesday’s semi-final amid speculation she may return to Switzerland,

Evening Standard · May 14, 2025

Eurovision’s Tommy Cash ‘interrupted’ by stage invader during live semi-final

Eurovision contestant Tommy Cash’s performance appeared to be briefly interrupted by a stage invader during Tuesday’s (13 May) live semi-final in Switzerland.

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

What to look out for from the music of the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

I’m in Basel, Switzerland – host city of this year’s Eurovision Song Contest – to present research about treatment of songwriters in the contest. While I’m here, I’ll be conducting field research and attending one of the shows. Here’s what I’ll be looking out for during this year’s competition.

The Conversation · May 13, 2025

Eurovision returns amid protests over Palestine, Pride flags and parody lyrics

With songs about everything from the joy of raving to the morning after the night before, from death and domestic violence to metaphorical milkshakes and poisoned cakes served in revenge, Eurovision is back for its 69th edition – hosted by Switzerland after singer Nemo's victory last year.

Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2025

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal’

Annual song contest is underway in this year’s host country, Switzerland

The Independent UK · May 13, 2025

Eurovision lawyers called in after ‘potential hack of rehearsal footage’

Switzerland, where the competition began in Lugano in 1956, will host Tuesday’s first 2025 semi-final.

Evening Standard · May 13, 2025

"Mental health has gone mainstream – but only the safe parts," how one Swiss coffee brand is smashing mental health taboos

This beautifully designed foundation does more than just coffee.

Creative Bloq · May 13, 2025

The US and China have reached a temporary truce in the trade wars, but more turbulence lies ahead

Defying expectations, the United States and China have announced an important agreement to de-escalate bilateral trade tensions after talks in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Conversation · May 13, 2025

Dutch hope to make Eurovision final after last year’s disqualification

They have placed their hopes for Tuesday’s semi-final in Basel, Switzerland, on 21-year-old singer Claude Kiambe.

Evening Standard · May 12, 2025