A writer who took her desperately ill mum to Dignitas in Switzerland so that she could end her life found herself at the centre of a police investigation. Mandy Appleyard said that during the time she thought she’d be “free to mourn”
A huge manhunt is underway after two people were killed in a horror shooting in Switzerland. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the Sion this morning after shots were fired at several people in the city centre. A spokesperon for the
A stunning, internally flawless, vivid blue 17.61 carat diamond aptly titled “Bleu Royal” was sold at auction last week for over $44 million to an anonymous purchaser. The jewel, set between two colorless diamonds of significant size, sold at Christie’s “Magnificent Jewels” event
Switzerland is facing growing tensions with the European Union (EU) as Swiss trade unions raise concerns over the direction of their discussions with the EU. The Swiss Association of Trade Unions (USS) and Travail.Suisse held a press conference in Berne to express
“Come on down!” Those three simple words may just change a life — and for a New York resident, it appears that they did. Richard Shelton, 30, from Long Island, New York, has been an avid fan of the classic TV game
A body has been found in a three month search for a missing solo hiker, aged 29, near the mountain trail where he was last seen. British hiker Aidan Roche had gone to Switzerland alone on the trip – but his family
A former member of Belarusian President Lukashenko’s security forces is scheduled to face trial in Switzerland next month for his involvement in the forced disappearances of political opponents during the late 1990s. The Lukashenko regime has been under renewed scrutiny for its
Swiss federal prosecutors have announced that they have officially indicted a former Algerian defense minister for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity. The Swiss attorney general’s office has charged former General Khaled Nezzar with violations of the laws of armed conflict
Switzerland’s armed forces have asked for billions in funds to introduce upgrades to their meagre military following the Russian invasion of Ukraine. With the European security order indelibly changed, the famously-impartial Switzerland are looking to prepare for the worst. Lieutenant General Thomas
Goalkeeper Gaelle Thalmann shielded Switzerland to a 0-0 draw against Norway on Tuesday at the Women’s World Cup, as the Norwegians played without star striker Ada Hegerberg because of injury. Hegerberg was initially listed to start, but the team announced during the