Switzerland voters back govt's plan to replace nuclear power with renewable energy
In a referendum on Sunday, May 21, more than 58% voted in favour of a government's law that will ban new nuclear plants in the country.
May 24, 2017, 16:07 PM IST
Swiss government says threat of extremist attacks "remains at heightened level"
The risk of extremist attacks in Switzerland remains elevated, the Swiss spy agency said on Tuesday.
May 02, 2017, 14:06 PM IST
Swiss agree to extradite ETA activist to Spain
Switzerland has agreed to extradite to Spain a woman convicted there of supporting the Basque separatist group ETA, rejecting her claim that she was tortured into confessing while in Spanish custody.
Mar 23, 2017, 16:08 PM IST
Swiss won't help Turks prosecute Tayyip Erdogan critic
Switzerland has rejected a Turkish request for legal assistance in prosecuting a suspect accused of insulting President Tayyip Erdogan, ruling that the comments in question were protected by Swiss free speech provisions.
Mar 17, 2017, 14:14 PM IST
Switzerland shooting: Two killed, one injured in shooting at Basel cafe
Two people were killed and one injured following a shootout in a cafe in Basel, Switzerland, a media report said on Thursday.
Mar 10, 2017, 08:24 AM IST
Ranveer Singh is a certified SPEEDSTER who loves Switzerland like none other!
Bollywood's love for the snow-capped mountains of Switzerland is not new but the bundle of energy actor Ranveer Singh explored the gorgeous country like none. It's not just about the love and romance that we link with the beauty of Switzerland but the amazing speeding experience he got recently.
Mar 02, 2017, 11:09 AM IST
Switzerland faces uncertainty after tax plan rejected
Switzerland faced uncertainty on Monday after voters rejected a tax reform plan aimed at keeping the country attractive to foreign businesses but derided by critics as a corporate handout.
Feb 13, 2017, 19:19 PM IST
Colombia, ELN rebels agree to peace talks: President
The Colombian government and the country`s last active rebel group, the ELN, have reached a new agreement to launch formal peace talks, President Juan Manuel Santos said on Wednesday.
Jan 19, 2017, 00:06 AM IST
Australian Open 2017: Venus Williams beats Stefanie Voegele in straight sets, cruises into third round
Williams, the oldest player in the women`s draw at 36, will next play either Duan Yingying or Varvara Lepchenko.
Jan 18, 2017, 09:08 AM IST
Cyprus talks 'very last chance': EU`s Juncker
Rival Cypriot leaders meeting in Switzerland are facing "the very last chance" to end the four-decades-old division of Cyprus, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said Wednesday.
Jan 11, 2017, 22:36 PM IST
Berlin truck attacker may have got gun in Switzerland: Report
"A lot speaks for that in the investigations so far," ZDF said of the possibility that Anis Amri, a failed asylum seeker from Tunisia, obtained the gun in Switzerland.
Jan 07, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Swiss police say Muslim prayer hall shooter found dead
Switzerland, a country of some eight million people, has some 450,000 Muslims, according to Swiss media.
Dec 20, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
Fugitive ex-Syrian diplomat arrested in France on rape charge
An extradition process to return the 54-year-old to Switzerland has been launched.
Dear Indian tourists, Switzerland launches winter, summer campaigns
A statement from Switzerland Tourism said that it also launched its summer campaign "Nature wants you back" for the next year which will be led by its brand ambassador Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh.
Nov 24, 2016, 08:16 AM IST
Big blow for black money hoarders: India to get info on Swiss bank accounts
CBDT Chairman Sushil Chandra and Deputy Chief of Mission of Swiss Embassy in India Gilles Roduit on Tuesday signed the 'Joint Declaration' for the implementation of Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) between the two nations.
Nov 22, 2016, 18:28 PM IST
Ranveer Singh is Indian ambassador for Switzerland Tourism campaign
Ranveer Singh will now be in charge of promoting Switzerland Tourism's campaign for 2017 -- Nature wants you back!
Nov 04, 2016, 12:11 PM IST
New Syria talks to open in Switzerland
Fresh diplomatic talks to end the Syrian conflict open in Switzerland Saturday, the first since Washington halted bilateral negotiations with Moscow on a truce agreed earlier this month.
Oct 15, 2016, 09:28 AM IST
Swiss minister to visit India to boost co-op on migration
"A prime objective of the working visits is to intensify cooperation with the two countries on migration issues," the Swiss government said in a statement today.
Oct 02, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
Swiss voters back new surveillance law
Swiss voters approved a new surveillance law on Sunday, in a victory for the government which argued the security services needed enhanced powers in an increasingly volatile world.
Sep 25, 2016, 23:35 PM IST
Let love blossom in Switzerland by taking a cue from Rithvik Dhanjani - Asha Negi
Rithvik Dhanjani and Asha Negi shared a few photographs from their holiday in the European country.
Sep 21, 2016, 10:08 AM IST
