Switzerland
EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Villars-Sur-Ollon, Switzerland
A picture taken with a drone shows cyclists taking part in the 31st edition of the 'GP St-Sylvestre', a new-year snow mountain…
In 2019, for first time, Switzerland deported persons with Italian mafia links
Switzerland witnessed its first deportations over links to the Italian mafia in 2019. It also conducted extensive security screenings for nearly 2,000…
Swiss oppose plan to end free movement of citizens from EU – poll
Most of the Swiss seem to oppose a referendum campaign launched by the far right aimed at ending free movement of citizens…
Swiss welcomed the New Year with environmentally-friendly fireworks
Several cities in Switzerland held more environmentally-friendly fireworks displays - or none at all - to see in the New Year. In…
Switzerland issued more entry bans in 2019 for potential criminals
Over the past year, the Swiss authorities have issued 118 entry bans - more than ever before. Those affected include radical Islamists,…
Photo Story: Luminous Sculpture at the Carouge Magique exhibition in Geneva
Luminous Bird Sculptures titled 'Le Desire et la Menace' realized by French artist Cedric Le Borgne is displayed on the Carouge Fountain…
US wants to buy ‘retired’ Swiss fighter jets for training purposes
The American navy is in talks with the Swiss army to purchase 22 decommissioned F5 Tiger fighter jets to help train its…
EU nationals to get quicker passport checks at the Geneva airport
Travellers holding biometric or electronic EU passports can now pass through the automated passport control gates, which are being tested at Geneva…
HSBC Swiss unit to pay $192 million in US tax fine
The Swiss branch of HSBC's private bank has been fined almost CHF200 million by the US Department of Justice (DoJ) for having…
Switzerland grants 18 more countries access to bank details
The Swiss parliament has approved the automatic exchange of bank data with 18 additional countries from 2021. However, Turkey failed to make…
Swiss school drops Christmas carols to respect other religions
A primary school in northeastern Switzerland has dropped three carols from its Christmas singing event out of respect to other cultures. The…
Swiss lose faith in politicians
Confidence in politicians to deliver the best solutions has fallen dramatically, according to a survey of nearly 2,500 voters across Switzerland. The…