Basel, located in the north-west of the country, is undoubtedly Switzerland’s capital of culture. With almost 40 museums, its historical architecture very much in tact, numerous cafes, events, fairs and the Rhine river flowing through the city, there is so much to do for everyone. Whether you like to sip coffee, enjoy delicious Swiss confectionary […]
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The Women’s EHF Euro 2024 Handball Championship is due to take place in Basel, Switzerland’s cultural capital. Commencing on 28 November, the Women’s EHF Euro 2024 Handball Championship will take place across four different locations in three different countries. The tournament will see participation from a total of 24 teams. The host cities include Basel, […]
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Switzerland Tourism, the national tourism organisation of Switzerland, has been awarded the Digital Innovation of the Year prize at the Digital Economy Award 2024. The award was presented to representatives of Switzerland Tourism in Hallenstadion, Zurich. The Digital Economy Award has 8 categories in total, and the Digital Innovation of the Year category “honours Switzerland’s […]
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UN Tourism has designated two villages in Switzerland as Best Tourism Villages. The announcement was made last week at an awards ceremony at the UN Tourism Executive Council in Colombia. The villages in Switzerland that have been designated as Best Tourism Villages 2024 are Romoos and Splügen. Fifty-five villages, including Romoos and Splügen, have been […]
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Switzerland’s Embassy to the Sultanate of Oman celebrated its 10th anniversary on Tuesday, 12 November. The celebration marked 10 years since Switzerland opened its embassy in Muscat, the capital of Oman, in the same building as the Embassy of the Netherlands. Ambassador Thomas Oertle, Switzerland’s ambassador to the Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of […]
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IMD, the International Institute for Management Development, has ranked Switzerland at number 2 in the world for digital competitiveness. Switzerland is preceded by Singapore and ahead of Denmark in the rankings this year. This year’s rankings represent an improvement for all countries in the top three compared to 2023. IMD’s most recent rankings illustrate a […]
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Switzerland’s rail operator, SBB, and Italy’s Trenitalia will, in a collaboration, commence direct and sustainable train links from Zurich in Switzerland to Florence and Livorno in Italy. The direct train services from Zurich to Florence and Livorno are due to commence from 2026, it has been announced by the official ‘About Switzerland’ social media account. […]
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Lovers of all things chocolates just like me? Then you have got to visit Switzerland’s chocolate museum, the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zürich. It’s a heavenly abode for chocolate lovers and connoisseurs; history geeks and inquisitors; and, bakers and cooks wanting a lesson or two in making high quality, premium and mouthwatering chocolates at […]
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The women’s UEFA Nations League will take place next year in February. The league will commence on Friday 21st February 2025 and fans are excited as they are ready to cheer on their team. Switzerland, which is currently ranked ahead of Finland and behind the Republic of Ireland as the 25th best team on Inside […]
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Switzerland, which never ceases to amaze because of its natural wonders and engineering marvels, is due to inaugurate the steepest cable car in the world this winter, just ahead of the Christmas holiday season. With a whopping gradient of 160%, holiday-makers and ski enthusiasts will be able to enjoy breathtaking views from heights never experienced […]
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