Swiss agree help in German World Cup corruption case
Claims were made by Der Spiegel magazine in October that Germany had paid 6.7 million euros ($7.4 million) to FIFA to buy votes.
Dec 17, 2015, 09:16 AM IST
Norway is the best country to live in the world. Find out where India stands
Norway has lived up to its reputation and has been adjudged the best country in the world to live in - for the 12th consecutive year.
Dec 16, 2015, 15:32 PM IST
Black money: Swiss laws may make it easy to share stolen info
Switzerland is in the process of amending its laws that would make it easier for countries like India to obtain details of black money based on information emanating from 'stolen data', the Indian government informed Parliament Tuesday.
Dec 15, 2015, 22:25 PM IST
Modi, Nawaz likely to meet next month in Switzerland
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif are likely to meet next month in Switzerland, the media reported.
Dec 15, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
Roger Federer confirms Rio 2016 Olympic mixed doubles with Martina Hingis
Federer says he looked up to Hingis in his younger days.
Dec 11, 2015, 23:09 PM IST
Right-wing party claims second spot in new Swiss government
Switzerland's government tilted further rightward on Wednesday, with the anti-immigrant Swiss People's Party (SVP) claiming a second spot in the seven-person federal council following its election gains in October.
Dec 09, 2015, 23:11 PM IST
Paris Hilton has moved to Switzerland
Socialite Paris Hilton has ditched the busy streets of the USA and has been living in Switzerland for the past seven months.
Dec 05, 2015, 13:54 PM IST
Questions rising over whether FIFA can save itself
World football suffered another dramatic day of negative headlines Thursday, with a further 16 officials charged over corruption.
Dec 04, 2015, 21:40 PM IST
FIFA`s Alfredo Hawit says `not involved in anything` illegal: Honduran predecessor
Hawit is suspected of taking bribes for the sale of marketing rights to regional tournaments and World Cup qualifying matches.
Dec 03, 2015, 23:21 PM IST
Seems the Swiss love their horses rather too well
The eight million-strong Swiss also appear to have in their midst horse-lovers of a different kind -- as many as 105 sex acts by humans on horses were registered last year in Switzerland, a media report said here.
Nov 30, 2015, 00:16 AM IST
Wear burqa in Switzerland and face a $9,835 fine
The law also has a provision of about $9,835 fine if someone is found flouting it. The new rules also apply on the tourists visiting the region.
Nov 26, 2015, 10:10 AM IST
Swiss account row: Amarinder rebuts charge, Akalis ask him to quit
Congress leader Amarinder Singh on Wednesday rubbished the issue of Swiss bank notice to his wife.
Nov 25, 2015, 22:27 PM IST
Swiss region set to ban full-face veil
Switzerland's Italian-speaking region has moved a step closer to banning the full-face Muslim veil, after its Parliament gave the proposed law the thumbs-up this week.
Nov 24, 2015, 22:40 PM IST
Switzerland steps up efforts to tackle black money menace
Upping the vigil against illicit fund flows, Switzerland has tightened its anti-money laundering norms with new diligence rules, including greater scrutiny of ecclesiastical foundations.
Nov 12, 2015, 20:18 PM IST
German secret service 'systematically spied' on allies: Report
Germany's secret service "systematically spied" on its allies and various international organisations such as the Red Cross, Der Spiegel magazine reported on Saturday.
Nov 07, 2015, 17:37 PM IST
Modi committed 'fraud' on people over black money: Jethmalani
Jethmalani said the promise of One Rank One Pension (OROP) for officers and men of the armed forces was only a loud pledge.
Nov 03, 2015, 22:23 PM IST
Switzerland votes for new parliament amid migrant fears
Switzerland votes for a new parliament on Sunday, with the populist right expected to strengthen its already dominant position amid concerns over migrants and asylum rules.
Oct 18, 2015, 09:46 AM IST
Black money: India seeks Swiss a/c details of ex-minister's kin
This is the latest in a series of such disclosures made by the FTA about information requests from India and other countries with which Switzerland has mutual assistance treaties in tax-related cases.
Oct 14, 2015, 19:23 PM IST
Revealed: Swiss banks secret codes; iTunes meant money, download was loading cash
As the famed secrecy walls of Swiss banks crumble under continuing global pressure, it now emerges that secret codes were used not just for account details but also for communications between the bankers and their clients.
Oct 11, 2015, 21:41 PM IST
Switzerland joins England in qualifying for Euro 2016
Switzerland will return to the European Championship for the first time since co-hosting the tournament eight years ago after thrashing San Marino 7-0 with seven different scorers.
Oct 10, 2015, 10:11 AM IST
