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Swiss tourism set for record-breaking Summer
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight27 May 2025Read More... -
French actor Gérard Depardieu convicted of sexual assault
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month13 May 2025Read More... -
Strong public support in Switzerland for social media ban for under-16s
A large majority of Swiss residents support banning social media use for children under the age of 16, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Sotomo research institute, the study found11 May 2025Read More... -
World’s largest Zara store to open in Antwerp
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has announced plans to open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The new flagship location will be housed in the Meir Corner06 May 2025Read More... -
Swiss wine consumption drops sharply in 2024
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced30 April 2025Read More...
Economics
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Germany’s imports from Russia plunge 95% since start of Ukraine war
Germany’s imports of goods from Russia dropped by a staggering 95% between 2021 and 2024, while its exports to Russia declined by 72%, according to data released Wednesday by theRead More... -
Portugal to accelerate defence apending to 2% of GDP
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro has announced that Portugal aims to reach the NATO defence spending target of 2% of GDP earlier than planned—potentially as soon as this year—withoutRead More... -
Spain’s manufacturing sector returns to growth in May, PMI shows
Spain's manufacturing industry rebounded in May, marking its first expansion since January, driven by improved sales and easing global trade tensions, according to a survey released Monday.Read More... -
German unemployment rises sharply in May, exceeding expectations
Germany’s labor market showed unexpected weakness in May, with unemployment figures rising more than analysts had anticipated. According to data released by the labor office onRead More... -
French inflation falls to 0.6% in May, lowest level since 2020
France's inflation rate dropped to its lowest level in more than four years this May, largely due to falling energy prices and a slowdown in service cost increases, according to preliminary dataRead More...
News
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EU tackles military mobility challenges
In a bid to improve the rapid and efficient movement of military personnel, equipment, and assets across the European Union and beyond, the European Commission and theRead More... -
French police detain Palestinian man after Rabbi attacked with chair
French police detained a Palestinian man from Gaza on Friday after Rabbi Elie Lemmel was struck with a chair in the Paris suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, marking the second assault against theRead More... -
Portugal among the World’s safest countries in 2025 rankings
Portugal has been ranked as the 12th safest country in the world in the latest global safety index by HelloSafe.Read More... -
Mayor of Ghent elected president of Eurocities network
Mathias De Clercq, the Mayor of Ghent, has been elected president of Eurocities, a prominent network representing 222 cities across 38 countries. The election took place on Friday in Braga,Read More... -
Swiss property prices continue to climb in May
Residential real estate becomes even more expensiveRead More... -
Lula urges Macron to support Mercosur-EU trade deal
During a state visit to Paris on Thursday, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva called on French President Emmanuel Macron to support the long-delayed trade agreement between theRead More... -
Swiss Defence Minister orders investigation into alleged Russian spy ties
Swiss Defence Minister Martin Pfister has launched an official investigation into allegations that sensitive data from the Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) was passed to Russian intelligenceRead More... -
Paris Jewish sites vandalized with green paint
Several Jewish landmarks in central Paris were defaced with green paint late Friday night, May 30, 2025, in a disturbing act of vandalism that has shaken the French Jewish community.Read More... -
High-speed trains to link Munich and Rome by 2026
By the end of 2026, travelers will be able to ride direct high-speed trains between Germany and Italy, thanks to a new route announced by German rail operator Deutsche Bahn.Read More...
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In yet another major shift in the fashion industry, Maria Grazia Chiuri is set to depart from her role as Creative Director of Dior’s women’s haute couture, ready-to-wear, and accessories lines.
Following a record-setting winter in 2024/25, Swiss tourism is poised for continued growth this summer. According to economist Simon Flury from BAK Economics, the number of overnight
French cinema icon Gérard Depardieu was found guilty by a Paris court on Tuesday of sexually assaulting two women on a film set in 2021. The 76-year-old actor received an 18-month
A large majority of Swiss residents support banning social media use for children under the age of 16, according to a new survey. Conducted by the Sotomo research institute, the study found
Spanish fashion giant Inditex, owner of the Zara brand, has announced plans to open the world’s largest Zara store in Antwerp. The new flagship location will be housed in the Meir Corner
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced
Italy’s antitrust authority (AGCM) has imposed fines totaling almost €20 million ($21.7 million) on a ticketing firm and six tour operators for hoarding tickets to the Colosseum, limiting public
French organizations representing publishers and authors have announced legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, for allegedly using their
The excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel is at an all-time high, as nearly 42,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes on Wednesday. Fans eager to attend the live
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa, is facing critical challenges. Struggling with water leaks, ageing infrastructure, and