More More Defiant cantons bend to government will on ski terraces This content was published on Feb 26, 2021 Feb 26, 2021 Several Swiss cantons that had re-opened ski resort restaurant terraces in defiance of national rules are now reluctantly performing a U-turn.
More More Swiss tourism boss says ski resort openings have been justified This content was published on Feb 23, 2021 Feb 23, 2021 Martin Nydegger reckons the decision to open ski resorts in the country this winter has – so far – proven to be a good one.
More More Alpine skiing industry faces uphill battle after reopening U-turn This content was published on Feb 19, 2021 Feb 19, 2021 Swiss resorts may be open, but there’s no such joy for ski stations in neighbouring countries like Italy and France.
More More Swiss prosecutors appeal against verdicts in FIFA trial This content was published on Feb 17, 2021 Feb 17, 2021 Prosecutors in Switzerland have appealed against federal court verdicts that cleared two high-up football officials.
More More Off-piste skiers urged to respect animal zones This content was published on Feb 16, 2021 Feb 16, 2021 Swiss wildlife wardens warn that off-piste skiing and hiking can put Alpine animals at risk especially at this time of year.
More More Victims to testify in Swiss war crimes trial of Liberian rebel commander This content was published on Feb 15, 2021 Feb 15, 2021 The trial in Switzerland of a Liberian rebel commander facing allegations of rape, executions and cannibalism has resumed.
More More Swiss gymnastics federation called out for ‘problematic culture’ This content was published on Feb 8, 2021 Feb 8, 2021 The world governing body for the sport of gymnastics has blamed the power structure for alleged abuses in Switzerland’s gymnastics federation.
More More Alpine resorts offer mass Covid tests to stem new outbreaks This content was published on Feb 5, 2021 Feb 5, 2021 The western Swiss canton of Vaud has become the latest to launch mass Covid-19 testing in its three biggest ski resorts.
More More Study: airing ski gondola cabins cuts Covid-19 transmission risks This content was published on Feb 1, 2021 Feb 1, 2021 The risk of catching coronavirus on a 12-minute gondola ride is 100 times less than during a normal day in a small two-person office, a study shows.
More More Swiss scientists uncover possible cause of mysterious hiking accident in Russia This content was published on Jan 30, 2021 Jan 30, 2021 Researchers in Switzerland used computer simulations to find that a surprise avalanche likely caused the deaths of nine hikers in Russia in 1959.
More More Pandemic dents Swiss appetite for new cars This content was published on Jan 29, 2021 Jan 29, 2021 Covid-19 has been blamed for a 17.8% decline in car registrations in Switzerland last year. The number of motor vehicle sales fell even further –...
More More All quiet in Davos This content was published on Jan 25, 2021 Jan 25, 2021 No WEF, no Spengler Cup: Davos is suffering the consequences of Covid-19. But its inhabitants are keeping amazingly cool.
More More Eight skiers die in Swiss Alps over three days This content was published on Jan 19, 2021 Jan 19, 2021 Last weekend saw large numbers of people heading to the slopes after heavy snow in many parts of the country.
More More Swiss watchmaker shuns Belarus as ice hockey host This content was published on Jan 18, 2021 Jan 18, 2021 Swiss watchmaker Tissot wants the International Ice Hockey Federation to pull the planned world championships from Belarus.
More More Crowds head to ski areas after high snowfall This content was published on Jan 16, 2021 Jan 16, 2021 Some Swiss ski regions have reported a big rush as people headed to the slopes on Saturday after heavy snow in large parts of the country.
More More Ice hockey boss regrets ‘warm welcome’ scenes with Lukashenko This content was published on Jan 13, 2021 Jan 13, 2021 The president of the Swiss-based international ice hockey federation has apologized for a public embrace with the embattled president of Belarus
More More Lauberhorn ski race cancelled owing to Covid-19 fears This content was published on Jan 11, 2021 Jan 11, 2021 Organisers of the iconic Lauberhorn ski race in Switzerland have performed a U-turn and pulled the event in the face of coronavirus uncertainties.
More More Lauberhorn ski races get green light despite more Covid cases This content was published on Jan 10, 2021 Jan 10, 2021 This year’s edition of the FIS Ski World Cup is to go ahead next weekend, despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases.
More More Last Swiss canton opens ski resorts This content was published on Jan 9, 2021 Jan 9, 2021 Solothurn has become the last Swiss canton to open its ski resorts, despite what it says is a worrying coronavirus situation.
More More Hundreds of British tourists flee Swiss quarantine ‘under cover of night’ This content was published on Dec 28, 2020 Dec 28, 2020 Hundreds of “furious” tourists from the UK have absconded from obligatory quarantine in the Swiss resort of Verbier.
More More Avalanches: looming danger in the Swiss Alps This content was published on Dec 24, 2020 Dec 24, 2020 Switzerland has a long tradition of avalanche protection. But how predictable is the white death?
More More FIFA files criminal complaint against Blatter over loss-making museum This content was published on Dec 22, 2020 Dec 22, 2020 The football governing body has issued a lawsuit against Joseph “Sepp” Blatter alleging criminal mismanagement of funds.
More More Europe’s ski market crushed by Covid-19 This content was published on Dec 21, 2020 Dec 21, 2020 Closures and cancellations have left the ski holiday sector facing significant losses.
More More The importance of ‘white gold’ to the Alpine economy This content was published on Dec 18, 2020 Dec 18, 2020 The economy of the Alpine regions depends heavily on ski-lift activity and winter tourism.
More More Swiss-UK venture aims to build electric cars in Switzerland This content was published on Dec 18, 2020 Dec 18, 2020 Swiss-led consortium has long-term plans to create a factory in Switzerland, manufacturing bodyshells for cars.
More More Former FC Xamax owner has prison sentence shortened This content was published on Dec 17, 2020 Dec 17, 2020 A Swiss court has reduced the three-year prison sentence given to Chechen businessman Bulat Chagaev by six months.
More More Federer and Schneider named Switzerland’s greatest athletes This content was published on Dec 14, 2020 Dec 14, 2020 Roger Federer and Vreni Schneider have been chosen as Switzerland’s best sportsman and sportswoman of the past 70 years.
More More Grim Covid milestone sparks emotional outpouring in Switzerland This content was published on Dec 8, 2020 Dec 8, 2020 Switzerland now has surpassed the tragic milestone of 5,000 Covid deaths. This has caused a wave of emotions across the country.
More More Switzerland and Italy halt all cross-border train services This content was published on Dec 8, 2020 Dec 8, 2020 Switzerland and Italy will stop all cross-border rail service from Thursday because train personnel can't carry out Covid-19 safety checks.
More More Avalanche claims skier’s life in central Switzerland This content was published on Dec 7, 2020 Dec 7, 2020 A skier has died in central Switzerland after being caught up in an avalanche. The accident comes a day after the authorities had issued elevated...
More More Switzerland riles Alpine neighbours by keeping its ski resorts open This content was published on Dec 5, 2020 Dec 5, 2020 Wealthy nation refuses to follow EU and close its pistes to stop spread of coronavirus.
More More Swiss ski resorts to remain open This content was published on Dec 4, 2020 Dec 4, 2020 The Swiss government has decided to allow ski areas to open during the holidays for domestic visitors, despite pressure from abroad.
More More Swissair liquidator extracts CHF2.75 million from former bosses This content was published on Dec 4, 2020 Dec 4, 2020 Former Swissair bosses have been ordered to pay CHF2.75 million ($3 million) almost 20 years after the national airline carrier went bust. The bill...
More More Pressure increases on Swiss ski resorts This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 The hopes of Swiss ski resorts for foreign tourists over the Christmas holidays could soon be dashed.
More More French ski resort protests against Covid-19 ban with Swiss flags This content was published on Dec 1, 2020 Dec 1, 2020 The mayor of Châtel, a French ski resort on the Swiss border, is unhappy with the French government’s decision to close ski areas.
More More Covid-19: most school ski camps are cancelled This content was published on Nov 30, 2020 Nov 30, 2020 Far fewer children than normal will be taking part in school ski camps this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, reports say.
More More Criminal probe into former world football bosses widened This content was published on Nov 28, 2020 Nov 28, 2020 Swiss prosecutors have widened an investigation against two former world football officials to include fraud.
More More Merkel calls for closure of ski resorts across EU This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 Nov 26, 2020 The German chancellor wants to prevent Covid-19 spreading but faces opposition from Austria. In Switzerland, many large ski areas are already opening.
When an alpine lockdown is inspiring This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 Nov 26, 2020 I never think “what fun!” when faced with going up a mountain, either slow footing my way or searching for a lower bike gear that doesn’t exist.
More More Tourist industry braces for a difficult winter This content was published on Nov 23, 2020 Nov 23, 2020 Bookings for the winter tourism season in Switzerland are down by almost 30% compared with last year, the Swiss tourism board said on Monday.
