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Highlight of the German farmers’ protests: large demonstration in Berlin
January 15, 2024
Thousands of farmers are expected to take part in another major demonstration in Berlin on Monday against the planned end of diesel benefits for the agricultural sector.
2800 WEF participants to discuss wars and crises from Monday
January 15, 2024
The World Economic Forum (WEF) begins on Monday evening in Davos GR, before being officially opened on Tuesday by the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd.
Alleged torturing parents stand before Horgen district court
January 15, 2024
A 44-year-old mother and a 45-year-old father who allegedly tortured their daughter for years are on trial today at Horgen District Court.
Ceasefire with guerrilla splinter group in Colombia extended
January 14, 2024
The Colombian government has extended the ceasefire with a splinter group of the former guerrilla organization Farc by six months.
Tens of thousands at major demonstrations against the right – including Scholz and Baerbock
January 14, 2024
A few days after the announcement of a networking meeting of radical right-wingers, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Berlin, Potsdam and other cities on Sunday to demonstrate against the right.
Driver clocked at 73 km/h in a 30 km/h zone near Freiburg
January 14, 2024
A 20-year-old driver was clocked at 73 kilometers per hour (km/h) in a 30 km/h zone in the Fribourg conurbation on Sunday.
Ukraine sees growing support for peace plan
January 14, 2024
Ukraine is seeing growing support for its peace plan in the war with Russia. Following the Ukraine conference in Davos GR on Sunday, the war-torn country is aiming for a peace summit at the highest level.
Ukrainian President Zelensky arrives in Switzerland on Monday
January 14, 2024
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi will pay an official visit to Switzerland on Monday.
Amherd welcomes Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang
January 14, 2024
Chinese Premier Li Qiang arrived in Switzerland on Sunday for a visit lasting several days.
Cassis: Russia must be involved in some way
January 14, 2024
More than 80 delegations from all over the world have taken part in a conference in Davos GR on Ukraine's proposals for a lasting peace.
Around 350 demonstrators demand the end of the WEF
January 14, 2024
Around 350 demonstrators called for climate justice and the end of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on the Postplatz in Davos GR on Sunday.
Anti-WEF demonstrators cause mega traffic jam outside Davos GR
January 14, 2024
Around 300 anti-WEF demonstrators blocked the road near Davos Laret on Sunday afternoon.
Ukraine hopes to reach agreement on format for peace summit in Davos
January 14, 2024
At the start of the 4th Ukraine Conference, Ukraine expressed hope that an agreement could be reached on a format for a world peace summit on the war with Russia.
Aaiún Nin writes against the silence about Angola
January 14, 2024
Aaiún Nin writes poems about her own uprooting from Angola, against homophobia and racism.
Angola is a blank spot on the map of Africa in Europe
January 14, 2024
For the Swiss, Angola is almost a blank spot on the map of Africa. According to Aaiún Nin, this is a structural problem.
Ukraine conference begins in Davos GR – expectations dampened
January 14, 2024
The 4th Ukraine Peace Formula Conference began in Davos GR on Sunday. Security advisors from around 90 countries that support Ukraine gathered at the congress center in the morning to discuss ways to reach a future peace agreement with Moscow.
Around 90 nations discuss peace in Ukraine in Davos GR
January 14, 2024
One day before the start of the World Economic Forum (WEF), Ukraine and Switzerland are organizing the 4th Ukraine Peace Formula Conference in Davos GR this Sunday.
Expert: Travel costs have peaked this year
January 14, 2024
According to Andrea Beffa, flight and accommodation prices in tourism have peaked this year.

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