Live in Switzerland

Riots in New Caledonia: Road blockades cleared, schools still closed
After days of serious unrest in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia, the situation appears to be easing slightly.
Selena Gomez on new movie: “I don’t know if I’m sexy”
In her new movie, pop star Selena Gomez has a sexually charged phone call with a lover - but she says it's the script, not her, that makes the scene work.
Man dies in wingsuit accident in Ticino
A man from Ticino died in a wingsuit jump in Val Malvaglia in northern Ticino shortly before midday on Saturday.
Voting complaint submitted against the cost brake initiative
The Young Finns have submitted a voting complaint on the cost brake initiative, which will be voted on next June 9.
The Jura should question itself on its 50th anniversary
The canton of Jura must question itself in order to get back on its feet, according to former President of the Government Jean-François Roth.
Ten-kilometer traffic jam in front of the Gotthard also on Whit Sunday
Patience is once again required for the journey south on Whit Sunday. Shortly after 10.
Accommodation providers look back on a successful winter season
Swiss accommodation providers can look back on a successful winter season, according to a survey by the umbrella organization Hotelleriesuisse.
Cars jam up in front of the Gotthard tunnel on Whit Sunday too
Travelers heading south through Switzerland were also held up in front of the Gotthard road tunnel on the A2 on Pentecost Sunday.
Traffic situation in front of the Gotthard normalizes
The traffic jam in front of the Gotthard road tunnel heading south cleared up on Saturday evening.
Tensions between motorcycle rockers in Lower Valais
The Valais cantonal police deployed a large contingent to prevent a clash between rival motorcycle clubs in Conthey VS on Saturday.
Man escapes with a scare in apartment explosion in Klosters
A 76-year-old tenant escaped with a scare after an explosion in his apartment in an apartment building in Klosters GR on Saturday afternoon.
A bee competence center has been opened in Valais
A bee competence center was opened on Saturday in the Val de Bagnes municipality in Valais, directly on the international axis of the Great St.
Climate activists block highway near Wassen UR
Eight climate activists disrupted traffic on the A2 near Wassen UR on Saturday morning.
Juncker warns von der Leyen against cooperation with right-wing conservatives
Former EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker has warned his successor Ursula von der Leyen against possible cooperation with the right-wing conservatives in the European Parliament.
Climate activists paralyze Munich Airport for hours
Climate protection activists blocked the airport in Munich at the start of the Bavarian Whitsun vacations, causing considerable disruption to holiday travel.
Car driver dies in accident in forest near Winistorf SO
A driver had a fatal accident near Winistorf SO on Friday. The 71-year-old left a forest road for unknown reasons.
Federal Councillor Baume-Schneider visits Cannes Film Festival
Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider left the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday after three days of intensive exchanges, meetings and film screenings.
SVP initiative accepts termination of Schengen agreement
The SVP is discussing systematic controls at Switzerland's borders. On May 25, the delegates in Basel will decide on the launch of a "border protection initiative".

Related Stories

Stay in Touch

Noteworthy

the swiss times
A production of UltraSwiss AG, 6340 Baar, Switzerland
Copyright © 2024 UltraSwiss AG 2024 All rights reserved