Committing to ski season? Consider cost-saving pass
Swishy Switzerland ski resort Zermatt may be a bit more appealing this year to savvy skiers.
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Record melting sees Swiss glaciers shrink 10% in five years
Glaciers in Switzerland have shrunk 10% in the past five years, a rate that has never been seen before in over a century of observations, according to new research published Tuesday.
Supercars seized from politician auctioned in Switzerland
A collection of luxury supercars seized from the extravagant vice president of Equatorial Guinea as part of a corruption probe were auctioned in Switzerland on Sunday.
Hundreds mourn 'dead' glacier at funeral in Switzerland
Hundreds of people held a funeral and paid respects to a Swiss glacier that is disappearing as temperatures climb.
Scientists in Switzerland discover new dinosaur species
Scientists in Switzerland have discovered a new species of dinosaur after unearthing a well-preserved skeleton from the late triassic period.
Women across Switzerland strike to protest gender pay gap
Swiss women are striking en masse on Friday, in a 24-hour nationwide protest to highlight the country's poor record on gender equality and the gender pay gap.
2-time Olympic gold medalist Caster Semenya appeals testosterone ruling
Two-time Olympic gold medal winner Caster Semenya is again challenging a ruling requiring her to artificially lower her testosterone to enter competition.
Lonely Planet names top summer destinations in Europe
If the road to overtourism is paved with travel guide books, then venerable publisher Lonely Planet can give itself a pat on the backpack for trying to steer vacationers off the beaten track.
Trump to meet with Swiss president amid Iran tensions
President Donald Trump on Thursday will meet with the president of the Swiss government in order to try to establish a channel with which he can speak to Iranians as tensions between the country and the U.S. heighten, according to a person familiar with ongoing discussions inside the White House.
White House passes phone number to Swiss, in case Iran wants to call
After President Donald Trump publicly appealed to Iran to call him amid heightened tensions with Tehran, the White House contacted the Swiss on Thursday to share a phone number the Iranians could call the President on, according to a diplomatic source familiar with the move.
75-year-old woman arrested after 7-year-old fatally stabbed
Swiss police have arrested a 75-year-old woman in connection with the fatal stabbing of a seven-year-old boy on his way home from school.
Overlooked European city slated to be next top food destination
As one of the world's largest financial centers, mention of Zurich's food scene -- if it was mentioned at all -- commonly evoked images of dour bankers in business suits with a penchant for high-end, if conservative, cuisine.
White Turf: Horse racing with a touch of frost
Far from your typical race meeting, the upmarket ski resort of St. Moritz is home to one of the most spectacular events on the horse racing calendar.
Britain signs trade deal with Switzerland
British Prime Minister Theresa May has again rejected calls for the UK to remain in a customs union with the European Union after the country leaves the bloc -- but said she remains open to further talks with the opposition Labour Party as the clock ticks toward a potential no-deal Brexit.
White House delegation cancels Davos trip
The White House has canceled the planned delegation's trip to Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum, press secretary Sarah Sanders announced Thursday, the 27th day of the government shutdown.
Hacks can cost businesses millions
Cyberattacks are a nightmare for chief executives. To make matters worse, their insurers may refuse to pay up for damage the hackers do to their business.
Roger Federer helps Switzerland defend historic Hopman Cup title
It was the prefect preparation for the Australian Open as Roger Federer teamed up with Belinda Bencic to help Switzerland defend its Hopman Cup title in Perth.
How skiing fitness can help you improve, avoid injury
You know you're a skier when winter daydreams involve swooping down sparkling slopes on far off majestic mountains.
Great plates: 15 new restaurants to try in 2019
From Miami to Tokyo and Brisbane to New Delhi, some of the world's hottest new restaurants in the coolest locations will have global gastronomes salivating as they add them to their culinary bucket lists for 2019.
Canada beats Switzerland 3-2 in world junior hockey
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - MacKenzie Entwistle and Noah Dobson scored second-period goals and Canada held off Switzerland 3-2 on Thursday night in the world junior hockey championship to improve to 2-0 in Group A play.
Mikaela Shiffrin sparkles with St. Moritz clean sweep
She's already stamping her authority on the season and it's only December as Mikaela Shiffrin clinched a clean sweep in St.Moritz last weekend.
Marie Antoinette's pearl and diamond pendant fetches $36 million
Marie Antoinette, France's last queen, is still able to capture the imagination of the public -- or at least buyers with a lot of spare cash -- more than 200 years after her unfortunate end.
Ski down the roof of this new Swiss hotel
Until now, skiing off hotel roofs has been an exploit reserved for James Bond stunt doubles and drunken fools with a penchant for plaster casts.
Russian spies are outed, but will heads roll in Moscow?
It looked like a spy agency's worst nightmare: The unmasking of several agents, and the disclosure of sloppy tradecraft in what appeared to be a bungled intelligence operation.
