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Neutral Switzerland's economy shaken by sanctions on Russia
Switzerland's newly adopted tough stance on Russia has forced the Swiss economy to readjust to sanctions, blowing a wind of panic through the raw materials market in particular.
Swiss chocolate maker Lindt hops towards victory in German golden bunny trademark case
The golden shade of the wrapping used by Swiss chocolate maker Lindt and Sprungli for its Easter bunnies has trademark protection, a top German court has ruled.
Germany's Lufthansa opts for gender-neutral plane greeting
Europe's largest airline group Lufthansa said Tuesday it was retiring "ladies and gentlemen" as an on-board greeting in favour of gender-neutral alternatives.
How a rental car shortage in Europe could scupper summer holiday plans
After long months of lockdowns and curfews Europeans are looking forward to jetting off for a bit of sun and sand -- only to find that their long awaited holiday plans go awry due to a shortage of rental cars.
Referendum result: Swiss snub pesticide ban but welcome anti-terror law
Switzerland on Sunday rejected proposals that would have made it the first European country to ban synthetic pesticides following a divisive campaign that shattered the idyllic image of peaceful Swiss Alpine pastures.
Drug and harassment allegations plunge Bejart Ballet into turmoil
Switzerland's prestigious Bejart Ballet Lausanne company faces a probe as allegations of drug use, harassment and abuse of power raise the question why nothing apparently changed after an earlier investigation raised similar issues.
Europe's vaccine woes deepen as regulator probes another jab over blood clot concerns
Europe's stuttering vaccine rollout faced multiple hurdles on Friday as EU regulators said they were reviewing side effects of the Johnson & Johnson shot and France further limited its use of the AstraZeneca jab.
Protesters gather in small Swiss town for 'silent protest' against Covid measures
Thousands of demonstrators descended on the small northern Swiss town of Liestal Saturday to demand an end to anti-Covid measures that have shut restaurants and other venues for months.
German and Swiss music festivals cancelled over pandemic
Seven of the most renowned German and Swiss summer music festivals have been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the coronavirus pandemic, German concert promoters Eventim said Wednesday.
'Historic day': How the EU agreed its €750 billion rescue plan to save shattered economies
EU leaders emerged from a marathon four-day and four-night summit Tuesday to celebrate what they boasted was a historic rescue plan for economies left shattered by the coronavirus epidemic.
Are flights around Europe returning to normal after borders reopen?
After coronavirus lockdowns that brought civil aviation to nearly a complete halt air traffic is slowly resuming in Europe as borders reopen, but tens of thousands of jobs are still hanging in the balance.
Who are the worst drivers in Europe?
Who are the most aggressive drivers in Europe? What about the most likely to speed or beep their horns? A new survey claims to have the answers.
EU imposes entry ban for 30 days in bid to slow coronavirus pandemic
The European Union will impose an entry ban on travellers from outside the bloc for 30 days to battle the spread of the coronavirus, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Tuesday.
Four Germans die in Swiss avalanche
Four German hikers have been killed by an avalanche in the Swiss Alps, police in the southern canton of Valais said on Sunday.
Germany's far-right AfD handed huge fine over illegal Swiss funding
Germany's far-right party AfD has been fined more than €400,000 for having received illegal campaign funding during regional elections, parliament's administrative body told AFP on Tuesday.
German billionaire vanishes on Swiss Alps skiing trip
The billionaire chief of Germany's sprawling Tengelmann retail group has gone missing while skiing in the Swiss Alps, the company said Wednesday, although searchers have not given up hope of finding him.
Shivering Europe hopes for weekend respite as deep freeze persists
Europe's deep freeze, which has cost more than 60 lives over the past week, continued to wreak havoc early on Saturday as the shivering continent awaited a sliver of weekend respite from a brutal Siberian cold front.
BMW loses appeal against $158 million fine by Swiss competition watchdog
BMW will have to pay a $158 million fine that Swiss competition authorities imposed on the German automaker five years ago after Switzerland's top court said Friday that it had rejected its appeal.
Dual German, Swiss exhibitions lift veil on Nazi-era art hoard
Portions of the spectacular art collection hoarded by the son of a Nazi-era dealer will be shown for the first time since the Second World War in parallel exhibitions in Switzerland and Germany starting on Thursday.
Swiss man admits spying on German tax officials out of 'patriotism' and profit
A Swiss man accused of spying on German tax officials admitted to the espionage operation on Thursday, and told a court he acted out of "patriotism" as well as for profit.
Switzerland bans new Porsche SUVs over emissions cheating
Switzerland said on Friday that it will no longer register Porsche's luxury SUV, the Cayenne, with diesel engines citing the fallout from the emissions scandal that has rocked neighbouring Germany's car industry.
Germany probes three Swiss spies on suspicion of snooping on tax authorities: report
German prosecutors have opened a probe against three Swiss intelligence agents on suspicion of spying on German authorities hunting tax cheats in a case that has strained cross-border relations, local media reported Monday.
Federer to play first post-Wimbledon match on Wednesday
Roger Federer will play his first match since winning his 19th Grand Slam title last month at Wimbledon next Wednesday at Montreal, ATP Rogers Cup organisers said Friday.