Switzerland

Switzerland Plane Crash: Pilot Among 3 Dead In Tourist Aircraft's Accident In Swiss Mountains

The tourist plane crash in Switzerland's Ponts-de-Martel area claimed the lives of three people, including a pilot and two tourists onboard.

May 21, 2023, 08:50 AM IST

Switzerland's Parliament Evacuated After man With Explosives Arrested Near its Entrance

Switzerland's Parliament and nearby offices were evacuated after a man in a bulletproof vest was arrested near one of its entrances and found to be bearing explosives.

Feb 15, 2023, 12:46 PM IST

Mercury reaches to 20 degree in Switzerland, less snowfall in Europe this year

Summer season is being seen in winter in Switzerland. Where there used to be very heavy snowfall earlier. Now there the mercury has reached 20 degrees in winter and there is less snowfall in Europe.

Jan 06, 2023, 09:40 AM IST

DNA: Switzerland's glaciers melting more than ever before

Switzerland, on hearing the name, beautiful white valleys come to mind. Which are present in films from tales to stories. But now the black shadow of global warming has fallen on the white plains of Switzerland and if it is not stopped, then by the end of this century, the white plains of Switzerland will be left only in the stories and this is not an imaginary threat.

Sep 28, 2022, 23:36 PM IST

FIH Hockey5s 2022: Uruguay women crowned champions after defeating Switzerland in final

Uruguay won their 3rd and 4th match of the pool stage against South Africa and Poland to go 4 for 4 and finish top of the table with comfortable ease. However, the 2nd final spot was up for grabs for all the other 4 teams.

Jun 06, 2022, 18:45 PM IST

Travel to these 10 exotic international locales this summer with travel now, pay later options

Travel bookings have always been stressful for travellers, especially for large-ticket trips where the entire amount is paid upfront for a vacation.

May 22, 2022, 15:25 PM IST

Volunteers in Switzerland help harvest to avoid food waste

The impact of food waste on climate emissions is an increasing concern for many ahead of COP26. In Switzerland, a community association is linking orchards, volunteers and fruit presses, to ensure many more apples find their way into the food chain.

Oct 26, 2021, 14:50 PM IST

India receives 3rd set of Swiss bank details under automatic info exchange framework

The exchange took place last month and the next set of information would be shared by Switzerland in September 2022

Oct 11, 2021, 15:30 PM IST

'Milestone for equality': Switzerland gives nod to legalise same-sex marriage

Around 64.1% of voters voted in favour of same-sex marriage in the nationwide referendum that was conducted under Switzerland’s system of direct democracy.

Sep 26, 2021, 23:09 PM IST

Demonstration against Pakistan in Geneva

POK activists protest outside the headquarters of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Switzerland. The protesters allege that Pakistan has set up terrorist training camps in PoK, they demanded its closure.

Sep 26, 2021, 14:42 PM IST

Swiss to vote on same-sex marriage on September 26 after fraught campaign

The federal government and parliament have approved opening civil marriage to same-sex couples, but opponents forced a referendum on the issue under Switzerland`s system of direct democracy.

Sep 22, 2021, 15:47 PM IST

India to receive 3rd set of Swiss bank details in September

While it would be the third time that India will get details about bank accounts and other financial assets held by Indians in Switzerland, it will be the first time that the information being shared with India would include information about the real estate assets.

Sep 12, 2021, 22:58 PM IST

In pics: Injured Swiss cows get helicopter ride from Alpine pastures

A dozen beasts got the lift to land near the Klausenpass mountain pass, around 1,950 metres (6,400 feet) above sea level, reported Reuters.

Aug 27, 2021, 22:51 PM IST

Switzerland ask Chinese media to pull quotes from 'fake' citizen

The press and social media comments attributed to a biologist identified as Wilson Edwards took aim at alleged US pressure on researchers amid the pandemic. Chinese authorities and state media outlets have led an aggressive pushback against criticism abroad of China's handling of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Aug 11, 2021, 21:40 PM IST

Roger Federer withdraws from Tokyo Olympics owing to knee injury

Federer, who turns 40 next month, had two knee surgeries in 2020 which resulted in more than a year of rehabilitation.

Jul 13, 2021, 23:17 PM IST