MALMO, Sweden — Switzerland won the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on Saturday in the Swedish host city Malmo, beating runner-up Croatia. Billed as a feel-good celebration of European diversity, this year’s contest was thrust into the political spotlight with calls for Israel to be excluded because of its military campaign in Gaza, triggered by Hamas’...
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Air India adds an offering for your Switzerland trip
Air India on Friday announced commencement of a non-stop service between Delhi and Zurich starting June 16, 2024, marking the airline’s entry in Switzerland. The induction of new routes will take the total number of cities served by Air India in mainland Europe to seven. Using its two-class configured Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, Air India...
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Amnesty International criticise Switzerland
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 06:30 The international human rights group, Amnesty International, which is dealing with the Ukraine war and the situation in Gaza – has time to also criticise Switzerland. This country’s newly formed National Human Rights Institution is being singled out as it hasn’t a mandate to receive complaints. Amnesty also says the...
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Every country you can visit on a Schengen visa and what not to miss – Now Indians can get longer visas
Liechtenstein, a small yet picturesque principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria, is known for its stunning landscapes, medieval castles, and charming towns. Despite its size, Liechtenstein offers a variety of attractions for visitors to enjoy. Here are five must-visit attractions in Liechtenstein: 1. Explore Vaduz Castle, the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein, perched...
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Europe’s best sports resorts and hotels | Active sport holidays
If you’re searching for an active or wellness holiday, Europe offers some of the best sports hotels and resorts in the world. From tennis and hiking to golf and yoga, there are so many European destinations to consider. In what is pretty much our European sports travel bucket list – and in no particular order...
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Switzerland to host peace conference on war in Ukraine, but Russia unlikely to attend
Switzerland said Wednesday it will host a high-level international conference in June aimed at ending Russia’s two-year war on Ukraine but acknowledged that Moscow is unlikely to join the peace process. The conference is set for June 15-16 at the lakeside Burgenstock resort near Lucerne and could draw top officials from dozens of countries. Swiss...
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Verdict saying Switzerland violated rights by failing on climate action could ripple across Europe
STRASBOURG, France (AP) — Europe’s highest human rights court ruled Tuesday that countries must better protect their people from the consequences of climate change, siding with a group of older Swiss women against their government in a landmark ruling that could have implications across the continent. The European Court of Human Rights rejected two other,...
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‘Absolutely shocked’: Aussie tourists stunned by insane cost of burger
Two Australian travellers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realised they had forked out a whopping $150 for two burgers and chips, and one soft drink, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese...
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Moment avalanche sweeps down mountain killing teen & 2 adults at ski resort
THIS is the terrifying moment a monstrous avalanche swept down a Swiss mountain killing a US teen and two adults at a top Alpine ski resort. Chilling footage shows the deadly wave of ice and snow cascading down from the peaks of the Riffelberg in Switzerland, as horrified skiers watch on from afar. 6 Skiers...
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Boomers brace for ‘Group of Death’, Opals set for tough road as 2024 Olympics basketball draw revealed
The Boomers may have collected their first-ever medal at the Olympics in Tokyo but even getting to the second round this year looks a tough challenge for Brian Goorjian. Why? Well, the Olympic basketball draw took place in Switzerland on Wednesday morning [AEDT] and the results were not favourable for Australia’s men’s team. Sure, the...
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Mixed Groupe Partouche results in France, Switzerland
Groupe Partouche reported mixed results in Q1 2024, headlined by a 0.7 per cent increase in gross gaming revenue to €173.2m. Up from €171.9m a year ago, the GGR in France remains stable at €153.8m. However, Groupe Partouche admitted contrasting performances across its business units. Slot machine revenue rose by 1.4 per cent to €121.2m...
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‘Catastrophic’ fate of missing skiers
Five of six cross-country skiers who went missing in the Swiss Alps over the weekend have been found dead, police confirmed Monday, with the search still on for the last person. The group of skiers, aged 21 to 58 and including five members of the same family, left the luxury ski resort town of Zermatt...
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