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Chaos at the politically overshadowed ESC: Netherlands excluded

Even before the grand final, the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) is overshadowed by a scandal.

Bookmakers see Croatia in the lead – Nemo among the favorites

Despite the protests against Israel and the short-term disqualification of the Dutch singer, Croatia's singer Baby Lasagna was still at the top of the betting odds just a few hours before the start of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 final in Malmö.

Ski tourer killed in a fall in Valais

A ski tourer has died in an accident on the Dents Du Midi mountain range in Valais, northwest of Martigny.

Good chance of observing the northern lights on Sunday night too

According to meteorologists, there will be another chance to see the northern lights in the Swiss sky on Sunday night.

The St. Gallen Children’s Festival has been around for 200 years

May 22 is the first date for the triennial children's festival in the city of St.

What an ESC victory for Nemo would mean for Switzerland

If Nemo wins the 68th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) on Saturday evening, the 69th edition of the competition will take place in Switzerland.

New Swiss commercial boss wants to reduce the number of contract flights

The new Swiss Head of Commercial Heike Birlenbach wants to reduce the number of outsourced flights currently operated by the two airlines Helvetic Airways and Air Baltic on behalf of Swiss in the long term.

US authority: Earth experiences strongest solar storm since 2003

According to a US authority, the Earth experienced its first "extreme" solar storm since 2003 on Saturday night, causing auroras in Switzerland, as reported by the federal weather service MeteoSwiss, among others.

14-year-old sets car on fire in Bulle in the canton of Fribourg

A 14-year-old set fire to a car in the center of Bulle FR on Friday. The fire department was able to quickly bring the fire under control shortly after 4 pm.

World Security Council demands clarification of mass graves in Gaza

The UN Security Council in New York has called for an investigation into mass graves discovered in the Gaza Strip.

EU leaders take part in Ukraine peace conference on Bürgenstock

EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and EU Council President Charles Michel take part in the Ukraine Peace Conference in mid-June on the Bürgenstock in Nidwalden.

Observatory expects auroras in Switzerland

Astronomers are expecting auroras over Switzerland on Saturday night. As the Hubelmatt Observatory in Lucerne writes on its website, auroras can be observed in the hours after midnight until dawn.

Researchers show optimal pond conditions for Swiss amphibians

The location and size of ponds are crucial for the success of amphibian breeding.

New SVP immigration initiative comes to fruition

The SVP initiative "No 10 million Switzerland! (Sustainability Initiative)" has been formally approved.

Italy wants to come to the Frankfurt Book Fair with 100 authors

As this year's guest country at the Frankfurt Book Fair, Italy will be represented by more than one hundred writers in October.

Dead in a fire in a studio apartment in Biel

A 73-year-old man died in a fire in a studio apartment in Biel/Bienne BE on Friday morning.

BSE case confirmed on a farm in Scotland

In Scotland, the regional government has confirmed a case of mad cow disease (BSE).

Taylor Swift kicked off the European leg of her world tour in Paris

US pop queen Taylor Swift kicked off the European leg of her world tour to great acclaim in Paris.

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