Switzerland

After opponents on Saturday produced enough signatures to put the matter to a vote, Basel, in northern Switzerland, is scheduled to hold a referendum on the millions needed to host the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest next...

The majority of experts predict that Switzerland’s central bank will continue to loosen monetary policy on Thursday, possibly cutting its benchmark interest rate by an additional 0.25 percentage points. With reductions of 0.25 percentage points in...

Although Switzerland is known for its stunning natural settings, environmentalists are warning that the country’s ecosystems are in danger and are pleading with voters to support stronger protections for biodiversity in a Sunday ballot. Polls seem...

Switzerland has promised to work with Bangladeshi nationals to repatriate illicit funds they have placed in Swiss banks, following international protocols and norms. According to a press release released by the ministry today, the commitment was...

Switzerland declared on Wednesday that it was amenable to the construction of new nuclear power plants in the long run, given the current state of geopolitical unpredictability, climate targets, and increasing population demand for electricity. In...

The municipality of Delemont in Switzerland experienced its warmest January day ever on Sunday, with temperatures reaching 20.2 degrees Celsius (68.4 degrees Fahrenheit). According to MeteoSwiss, Switzerland’s national meteorological and climate service, warm winds from the...

Swiss broadcaster SRG recently announced the findings of a survey on same-sex marriage. According to the survey, 64 percent of the country’s voters are in support of same-sex marriage. According to a Reuters story, same-sex marriage...

Switzerland has narrowly voted in favor of banning face coverings in public, including the burka or niqab worn by Muslim women. Official results showed the measure had passed by 51.2% to 48.8% in Sunday’s referendum, reports...

The United Kingdom and Switzerland have called on countries to work together to ensure that people can continue to send money to relatives in other countries during a coronavirus outbreak. This joint call highlights the urgent...

Hyundai’s hydrogen-powered 18-tonne trucks are set to hit the roads in Switzerland next month as the South Korean automaker looks to establish a case for its zero-emissions technology in a low carbon world. Invented nearly two...