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Switzerland evacuates village Brienz at risk of being wiped out by massive rockfall

Residents in the village of Brienz have been ordered to abandon their tiny mountain home.

ABC News

Swiss parliamentary panel seeks easing of export controls on weaponry

A parliamentary committee in Switzerland has recommended easing export controls for Swiss-made war materiel to help prop up the domestic defense industry

The Independent UK

Switzerland evacuates village threatened by vast rockfall

Swiss authorities have ordered residents to abandon a tiny mountain village in the eastern canton of Graubunden because of fears it could soon be buried beneath a collapsing mountainside.

Reuters

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Swiss villagers told to evacuate over Alpine rockslide alert

Authorities in eastern Switzerland have ordered residents of the tiny village of Brienz to evacuate by Friday evening because geology experts say a mass of 2 million cubic meters of Alpine rock looming overhead could break loose

The Independent UK

Spectator journalist Taki Theodoracopulos to face trial for alleged attempted rape in 2009

Greek-born 86-year-old, who denies the charge, to go on trial in Switzerland, where offence is alleged to have occurred

The Guardian - UK

New Foreign Office France travel advice as strike date set and warning over health insurance

Officials say that people might not have the right travel insurance as they could be forced to travel to Switzerland for treatment

Wales Online

Switzerland holds military drills, its role in European defence in focus

In one of Switzerland's largest military exercises in more than three decades, soldiers rehearsed repelling a fictional enemy, tossed grenades and fired live munitions as they showcased the self-defence capabilities that define their "armed neutrality".

Reuters

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UK ticketholder claims £46.2million share of EuroMillions jackpot

A ticket from France and a ticket from Switzerland also matched the winning numbers

The Independent UK

Zelenskiy to address Swiss parliament

Switzerland's parliament has approved a request from Ukrainian authorities for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to address it.

Reuters

Eurovision: even before the singing starts, the contest is a fascinating reflection of international rules and politics

The Eurovision bandwagon has firmly arrived in Liverpool. During a week of two semi-finals, 37 competing countries will be whittled down to 26. Around 160 million people are then expected to tune in to the grand final on Saturday May 13. From humble beginnings in 1956, with only seven countries…

The Conversation

Swiss army displays Leopard 2 tank as Germany hopes for sale

In a sleepy village on the French border, Swiss soldiers rode down a dusty road on a Leopard 2 tank, an armoured vehicle that has spurred debate around Switzerland's role in European defence.

Reuters

Man City appoint director of women's football

Former Denmark and Switzerland head coach Nils Nielsen has joined Manchester City Women as director of football

Manchester Evening News

Swiss lower house approves closer ties to Taiwan legislature

Switzerland’s lower house of parliament has voted to tighten ties with the legislature in Taiwan, a move that could further rankle China after recent visits by Western lawmakers to the island

The Independent UK

Cedric Itten post-Rangers title success as BSC Young Boys share footage of celebrations

What a 12 months it has been for the former Light Blues striker as he celebrated becoming a champion in Switzerland. He's had a huge contribution to the season with 18 league goals and 22 in all competitions.

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The Independent UK

Ukraine war looms over Switzerland UN presidency

Russia couldn’t escape its war against Ukraine during it highly contentious presidency of the U.N. Security Council, and the war will still loom over Switzerland as it takes over the monthlong presidency for the first time since becoming a full member of the United Nations in 2002

Daily Mirror

Putin's 'lover' sent more than 2,000 miles from palaces she shares with dictator

Alina Kabaeva, the dictator’s 39-year-old long-time mistress has traditionally preferred to hide away in Switzerland where she gave birth to one of his children in 2015, say reports

Daily Mirror

Terminally-ill man wants to fly to Switzerland for assisted death - but can't afford to

Tim Wardle, 84, says Britain’s ban on assisted dying means the right to die is only available to those who can fork out more than £10,000

USA Today Sports Media Group

Chiefs awarded international marketing rights for Austria, Switzerland

The #Chiefs were awarded marketing rights for Austria and Switzerland on Tuesday as part of the NFL's effort to expand internationally

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Daily Record

Perth High School pupils delighted with school trip funding boost from drilling firm Merlin

Observing particles flying at unimaginable speeds will be all in a day's work for a group of lucky Perth High School physics students who are excited to have the funding in place for a trip to CERN in Switzerland

TechRadar

Curling live stream: watch the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Championship free online, round robin

Who has the stones to brush aside the competition? Here's how to watch a free curling live stream from the 2023 World Mixed Doubles Curling Championship. Free streams, schedule.

The Money Edit

What is a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) and why should I pack one for my holiday?

The Global Health Insurance Card is replacing the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). We explain how it works and why you should get one.

The Independent UK

Credit Suisse saw $69 billion in outflows at start of 2023

Credit Suisse says it saw nearly $69 billion in outflows in the first three months of the year and that clients are still withdrawing assets

Asharq Al-Awsat

Switzerland Shuts Embassy in Sudan for Security Reasons

Switzerland has closed its embassy in Khartoum and evacuated staff and their families over the security situation in Sudan, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Twitter. "Our staff and their families have been evacuated and are safe," Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis tweeted late on Sunday. The Foreign Ministry did not…

Reuters

Switzerland shuts embassy in Sudan for security reasons

Switzerland has closed its embassy in Khartoum and evacuated staff and their families over the security situation in Sudan, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Twitter.

The Guardian - UK

A new start after 60: I dreamt of paragliding for 30 years. When I took to the skies at 80 I felt completely free

Year after year, on holiday in Switzerland with her late husband, Margaret Thompson watched the paragliders and imagined joining them. When she did, it was heavenly

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