For years the Swiss military used the lakes as dumping grounds for old munitions, believing they could be disposed of safely there. In Lake Lucerne alone there are an estimated 3,300 tonnes of ...

Swiss police have launched an investigation after a woman died in a “suicide pod”. Several people have been taken into custody and face criminal charges, the authorities announced on Tuesday.

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Just before the presidential election, my husband's employer offered him an opportunity to move to Switzerland. At first, the move felt too wild to consider. But as political tensions in the US ...

The best time to visit Switzerland is in the summer season between May and September, unless you intend to ski the country's famous Alps. In that case, the best time for a ski trip to Switzerland ...

More than 52,000 cases of illegal migration were recorded from January to December, about 33,000 more than the previous year. Many migrants arrived illegally in Switzerland across the borders ...

Like many hotels in this Swiss city, the Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues has deep roots; it originally opened in 1834 and transitioned into a Four Seasons property in 2005. Its modern-day chapter ...

Switzerland is known around the world for its chocolate, cheese, charming towns and scenic landscapes. Everywhere you turn, you're treated to a little bit of history and a little bit of nature's ...

The Jersey Girls team swam roughly 70km across Lake Geneva. Swiss police arrest several people after the controversial pod is used for the first time. "Blind Dave" Heeley is leading a team of ...

Swiss chard is in season from June to August, and from October to April. Look for rainbow varieties of chard at farmers’ markets or farm shops. Choose fresh-looking bunches with bright, glossy ...

How did we find these deals? We looked at every economy class flight to from London to Switzerland. And these fares have the biggest savings when compared to the average airfare. The cheapest flight ...

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