It has long been the final destination for terminally ill patients who want to end their lives, offering what many consider to be a dignified way out of their suffering.
The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, Swiss authorities said Friday.
The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, Swiss authorities said Friday.
Switzerland's largest city has permitted the use of controversial posters which call for a ban on the construction of minarets on mosques in the European country.
Filmmaker Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland over the weekend, will fight extradition to the United States where he faces sentencing for having sex with a 13-year-old girl, his California lawyers said Monday.
Defending champion Russia got the win it wanted and the tough match it needed with a 4-2 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday at the ice hockey world championship.
Melting glaciers in the Alps may prompt Italy and Switzerland to redraw their borders near the Matterhorn, according to parliamentary draft legislation being readied in Rome.
Switzerland's part-time soldiers could lose their famous right to store their weapons at home.
Switzerland's biggest bank UBS on Tuesday posted a worse than expected loss of nearly $17 billion -- the largest ever by a Swiss group -- and announced 1,600 new job cuts.
Police have launched an investigation after a young disabled sportsman traveled to Switzerland to commit suicide, UK media report.
It has long been the final destination for terminally ill patients who want to end their lives, offering what many consider to be a dignified way out of their suffering.
The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, Swiss authorities said Friday.
The United States has formally asked Switzerland to extradite film director Roman Polanski, Swiss authorities said Friday.
Switzerland's largest city has permitted the use of controversial posters which call for a ban on the construction of minarets on mosques in the European country.
Filmmaker Roman Polanski, arrested in Switzerland over the weekend, will fight extradition to the United States where he faces sentencing for having sex with a 13-year-old girl, his California lawyers said Monday.
Defending champion Russia got the win it wanted and the tough match it needed with a 4-2 victory over Switzerland on Tuesday at the ice hockey world championship.
Melting glaciers in the Alps may prompt Italy and Switzerland to redraw their borders near the Matterhorn, according to parliamentary draft legislation being readied in Rome.
Switzerland's part-time soldiers could lose their famous right to store their weapons at home.
Switzerland's biggest bank UBS on Tuesday posted a worse than expected loss of nearly $17 billion -- the largest ever by a Swiss group -- and announced 1,600 new job cuts.
Police have launched an investigation after a young disabled sportsman traveled to Switzerland to commit suicide, UK media report.
Gaddafi shuts off the oil after his son and daughter-in-law are questioned for beating servants
ZURICH, Switzerland -- From top to bottom, here is an A to Z of the best and worst of the European Championship through two weeks of action.
Roman Kreuziger of the Czech Republic claimed overall victory in the Tour of Switzerland on Sunday as home hero Fabian Cancellara won his second stage of the nine-day race.
Roman Kreuziger of the Czech Republic produced a stunning performance in Saturday's 25 kilometer time trial from Altorf to Klausenpass to leave himself in pole position to win the Tour of Switzerland.
Hakan Yakin scored twice to give Switzerland a 2-0 win over Portugal in Basel, helping the co-hosts end Euro 2008 on a high with their first-ever finals victory.
While the Dutch continue to reinvent 'The Beautiful Game', France's woes continue. And it's mixed fortunes for the tournament's hosts
Turkey snatched a last-gasp winner to eliminate Euro 2008 co-hosts Switzerland and keep their own quarterfinal hopes alive with a 2-1 victory in rain-drenched Basel on Wednesday night.
Fifteen years ago, at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern, a revival of Swiss soccer began when the national team took a major step toward 1994 World Cup qualification by beating mighty Italy, 1-0.
Turkey suffered a blow when Emre Belozoglu was ruled out of Wednesday's critical Group A clash against Euro 2008 co-hosts Switzerland after tearing a hamstring in training.
The largest international contemporary art fair opened Wednesday, closely watched for trends in the world market at a time of financial turbulence
The government's secret destruction of technical blueprints for producing nuclear weapons is raising difficult questions
Eight venues across Austria and Switzerland will host 31 matches during Euro 2008, starting in Basel and finishing in Vienna. Click on the links for information on each host city.
Striker Bafetimbi Gomis scored twice on his French debut as they beat Ecuador 2-0 in a friendly international in Grenoble on Tuesday night.
Patrick Mueller has been named in Switzerland's provisional 26-man squad for Euro 2008, despite not having played an official match all season.
Yes, we have Roger. Yes, we developed the "Bird's nest" Olympic stadium. But in Switzerland, the 2008 Summer Olympics are still far away -- and not just geographically.
Former champions Italy, France, Germany and the Netherlands could end up in the same group at next year's European Championships finals after UEFA announced the seedings for the draw in Lucerne on December 2.
A far-right party recorded the biggest ever share of the vote for a political party in Switzerland's history on Monday, after a controversial campaign that blamed foreigners for much of the country's crime.
This Sunday's national elections have been overshadowed by accusations of racism amid a loud and ugly campaign
A video promoting emergency service numbers in Switzerland has featured male and female firefighters rapping and dancing in uniforms and hot pants.
The sidewalk going up the Aare River is congested with wet and happy Swiss, hiking upstream in swimsuits just to float back into town. I join them -- marveling at how this exercise brings out the silly in a people who are generally the polar opposite of goofy.
Two centuries ago, there were dozens of independent states in the part of Europe that was German-speaking. Today, there are only four: Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Walking high above Gimmelwald, my favorite Swiss village, with Olle, who teaches in the village school, I always feel like a wide-eyed student.
Problem: Unclean drinking water can be deadly.
The Austrian resort of Reiteralm has stepped into the breach to stage two women's world cup ski races that were canceled in France and Switzerland due to unusually warm weather and lack of snow.
Brazil coach Dunga has been forced to make two late changes to his squad with Gilberto Silva and Edmilson both ruled out of Wednesday's friendly match in Switzerland.
Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored twice in Ajax Amsterdam's 5-2 away win over IK Start in the first round of the UEFA Cup on Thursday.
Midfielder Benjamin Huggel has been recalled to the Swiss squad after completing a four-match ban for his part in the brawl that followed the World Cup playoff win over Turkey in November.
Ukraine striker Andriy Voronin will miss the rest of the World Cup after picking up a thigh injury in the match against Switzerland, team officials said on Wednesday.
Switzerland will be without attacking midfielder Daniel Gygax for Friday's crunch Group G match against South Korea.
With thrilling games, exciting football and spectacular goals amid colorful scenes at the stadiums and in the host cities it's already been a World Cup to remember.
Switzerland beat Togo 2-0 in Dortmund on Monday to leave themselves needing only a draw against South Korea in their final game to qualify from Group G.
France are still seeking their first goal at a World Cup finals since lifting the trophy eight years ago after being held 0-0 by Switzerland in their opening Group G game in Stuttgart.
Belgium's Nick Nuyens used his excellent sprint finish to win the 184km third stage of the Tour of Switzerland and take the overall race lead.
Swiss intelligence services foiled a terrorist plot to shoot down an Israeli plane over Geneva, the Federal Prosecutor's Office said Thursday.
FK Moscow midfielder Damian Gorawski has withdrawn from Poland's World Cup squad after medical tests uncovered a serious circulation and respiratory condition.
Group G | World ranking: 35
FIFA's appeal panel have upheld sanctions against Turkey and Switzerland for violence at their World Cup playoff last year.
Switzerland and Rennes striker Alexander Frei is to undergo groin surgery next week and hopes to return to action before the World Cup starts in June.
FIFA began a two-day meeting in Zurich on Monday to decide upon action over the brawl that marred the World Cup playoff between Turkey and Switzerland.
The oldest sleds yet found were discovered in the Oslo fjord region and date back to 800 AD.
While people have been skiing for thousands of years, the sport of alpine skiing is relatively new.
FIFA is delaying its decision over what action to take following the violent scenes that marred the end of this month's World Cup playoff between Turkey and Switzerland in Istanbul.
Spain will play Slovakia, Switzerland will face Turkey and Norway will meet the Czech Republic in the play-offs to determine the last three European qualifiers for the World Cup finals.
The following six teams will go into Friday's draw for the playoffs for the three remaining World Cup qualifying slots from the European zone.
France qualified for next year's World Cup in Germany with a crushing 4-0 victory over Cyprus.
Winger Damien Duff will miss Ireland's decisive World Cup qualifier at home to Switzerland on Wednesday because of a knee injury.
France's hopes of World Cup qualification were badly damaged as Group Four leaders Switzerland hit back to salvage a 1-1 draw in Berne on Saturday.
Holders CSKA Moscow will face former European champions Olympique Marseille in the UEFA Cup group stage following the draw in Nyon, Switzerland, on Tuesday.
Switzerland will host Australia in the first round of the 2006 Davis Cup, setting the stage for another duel between Roger Federer and Lleyton Hewitt.
Germany's Jan Ullrich, who finished fourth in the 2004 Tour de France, says he is delighted with his form going into this year's race.
Ireland launched their 2006 World Cup qualifying campaign in impressive style with a 3-0 win over Cyprus.
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UEFA have charged Croatia with improper conduct after the team were shown five yellow cards in the Euro 2004 match against Switzerland on Sunday.
Ten-man Switzerland battled to a goalless draw with Croatia in a poor-quality opening Euro 2004 Group B clash on Sunday in Leiria.
Investigators are examining a knife that police suspect was used in a possible revenge killing of an air traffic controller on duty during a 2002 midair collision.
Police say a man who lost three family members in a 2002 midair collision has been arrested in connection with the stabbing death of the air traffic controller on duty during the crash.
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