Switzerland

Country in Central Europe

Switzerland ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

Switzerland, officially the Swiss Confederation, is a landlocked country located in west-central Europe. It is bordered by Italy to the south, France to the west, Germany to the north and Austria and Liechtenstein to the east. Switzerland is geographically divided among the Swiss Plateau, the Alps and the Jura; the Alps occupy the greater part of the territory, whereas most of the country's population of 9 million are concentrated on the plateau, which hosts its largest cities and economic centres, including Zürich, Geneva and Basel.

0 shares	Share Tweet Save Post Send


US Vetoes Resolution to Grant Palestine Full UN Membership US Vetoes Resolution , to Grant Palestine , Full UN Membership. On April 18, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution that would have allowed Palestine to become a full United Nations.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 4 days ago

Iran Attack On Israel: Iran threatens to target U.S bases if U.S backs Israeli retaliation\| Oneindia Amid rising tensions in the West Asia region, Iran has conveyed a message to the US through Switzerland, cautioning that its bases could become targets if Washington supports Israel's retaliatory.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:02Published 1 week ago

State of the Union: Decisions on climate, transparency and migration In this edition of State of the Union, we focus on the climate ruling against Switzerland, fairness in the European election campaign and the new EU Migration and Asylum Pact Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 07:00Published 2 weeks ago

International Court Rules Against Switzerland for Climate-Related Human Rights Violations International Court Rules Against, Switzerland for Climate-Related , Human Rights Violations. On April 9, an international court in France ruled that Switzerland's inability to address the climate.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published 2 weeks ago

'The European Court of Human Rights has ruled against the Swiss government' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 2 weeks ago

Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:47Published 2 weeks ago

Five people killed as Flixbus overturns in Germany The bus was headed from Berlin to Switzerland before it crashed in eastern Germany. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:10Published on March 27, 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024 These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 21, 2024

The History of International Women's Day The History of , International Women's Day. For more than 100 years, March 8 has been known as a special day for women. . It was first celebrated in 1911 in Austria, Denmark, Germany and.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 00:52Published on March 8, 2024

You Might Like

Hug & Debrunner win London Marathon wheelchair races Switzerland's Marcel Hug and Catherine Debrunner surge to victory in the men's and women's wheelchair races at the London Marathon. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago
Hug wins London Marathon for fourth year in a row Switzerland's Marcel Hug surges to victory in the men's wheelchair race at the London Marathon for the fourth year in a row. BBC Sport - Published 2 days ago
Human rights violated by climate change inaction, European court rules Europe's top human rights court has sided with a group of elderly women who said Switzerland's government had not done enough to combat climate change. Sky News - Published 2 weeks ago

Who stands between NI and Euro 2025 play-offs? Ahead of the start of Euro 2025 qualifying, BBC Sport takes a look at who Northern Ireland will face as they bid to make the finals in Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published 3 weeks ago
Shaqiri scores as Switzerland beat Republic of Ireland Zherdan Shaqiri scores the winner as the Republic of Ireland fall to a narrow 1-0 defeat by Euro 2024-bound Switzerland in a low-key friendly in Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on March 26, 2024
Build-up to Republic of Ireland v Switzerland Live text commentary as the Republic of Ireland host Switzerland in an international friendly at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2024

O'Shea focusing on Swiss and not permanent role Republic of Ireland interim manager John O'Shea says his full focus is on Tuesday's friendly with Switzerland and not speculation he might take the job on a permanent basis. BBC Sport - Published on March 25, 2024
Odermatt wins downhill title to claim fourth globe Switzerland's Marco Odermatt wins the downhill title to secure a fourth men's Alpine skiing World Cup crystal globe this season. BBC Sport - Published on March 24, 2024
Scotland shock holders Switzerland in World Curling Scotland continue their fightback at the Women's World Curling Championship by shocking defending champions Switzerland in an extra end. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
Watch: Switzerland v Scotland in Women's World Curling Championship Watch Scotland take on Switzerland in the Women's World Curling Championship in Sydney, Canada. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024

Watch: Women's World Curling Championship - Switzerland v Scotland Watch Scotland take on Switzerland in the Women's World Curling Championship in Sydney, Canada. BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024
Scales & Parrott out of Republic of Ireland games Defender Liam Scales and striker Troy Parrott will miss the Republic of Ireland's friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on March 18, 2024
UK sees trade talks on hold until after Lok Sabha election Britain-India trade talks halt pre-2024 elections, prioritizing FTA. PM Modi eyes third term, aiming for new deal and $100B investment. India signs pact with European nations like Switzerland. The two.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 16, 2024	Wales draw Croatia, Ukraine and Kosovo Wales draw against Croatia, Ukraine and Kosovo in qualifying for Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024
Scotland draw Serbia, Slovakia & Israel in Euro qualifying Scotland are drawn against Serbia, Slovakia and Israel in qualifying for Women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland next summer. BBC Sport - Published on March 5, 2024	Boy, 15, arrested over suspected antisemitic stabbing of Jewish man A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of stabbing a Jewish man in the Swiss city of Zurich. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2024
Odermatt wins World Cup title with 10 races to go Switzerland's Marco Odermatt wins his third consecutive overall Alpine World Cup title with victory in California. BBC Sport - Published on February 25, 2024	Michel in intensive care after bobsleigh crash Switzerland's Sandro Michel has a second operation for injuries sustained when he was run over by a bobsleigh. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2024
Police investigate ski shop over 'no equipment for Jews' sign Swiss police are investigating after a ski shop put up a sign saying it would no longer rent equipment to Jews. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024	Army's lone blind officer gets PMO invite for Republic Day function According to JP Nautiyal, chairperson of the para shooting sports technical committee of the Paralympic Committee of India, Lt Col Dwarakesh and another civilian woman are the only two blind para.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 21, 2024
How many people does it take to prepare a ski slope? 100? 1000? Ski Sunday goes behind the scenes to see what really goes into a race weekend in Adelboden, Switzerland. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2024	Watch: Beckenbauer scores brilliant solo goal at 1966 World Cup Watch a 20-year-old Franz Beckenbauer score a wonderful solo goal for West Germany against Switzerland at the 1966 World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2024
Avalanche kills two hikers in the Italian Alps The bodies of two hikers have been found in the Italian Alps near Switzerland after they were struck by an avalanche. Sky News - Published on January 7, 2024	'No need to visit New Zealand, Switzerland, everything is in Lakshadweep': Tourism minister G Kishan Reddy Union Minister G Kishan Reddy urges countrymen to visit Lakshadweep, stating its huge tourism potential; mentions Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the Union Territory; highlights the need.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 7, 2024
UK and Switzerland deepen ties through 'global first' financial services deal The chancellor has signed a deal aimed at boosting financial services ties with Switzerland, describing the arrangements as a "global first". Sky News - Published on December 21, 2023	European capital city may legalise cocaine Law-makers in the Swiss capital, Bern, could be about to allow the sale of small amounts of cocaine for recreational use. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023
Republic to play Belgium and Switzerland in March The Republic of Ireland will play a friendly double-header against Belgium and Switzerland in Dublin in March. BBC Sport - Published on December 20, 2023	Fitzpatrick opens with Para-alpine World Cup silver Great Britain's Menna Fitzpatrick, guided by Katie Guest, wins silver in St Mortiz, Switzerland, in the opening downhill of the Para-alpine World Cup season. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2023
Two shot dead in Swiss town Two people have been killed and a third injured in a shooting in a southern Swiss town, police have said. Sky News - Published on December 11, 2023	'Evenly-balanced' Euros group gives Scotland hope Scotland have an "evenly-balanced" Euro 2024 group after being drawn with hosts Germany in the opening game, as well as Hungary and Switzerland, says head coach Steve Clarke. BBC Sport - Published on December 2, 2023
Watch: Scotland men v Switzerland in semi-finals Watch live coverage as defending men's champions Scotland meet Switzerland in the semi-finals of the European Curling Championships. BBC Sport - Published on November 23, 2023	LIVE: Scotland women v Switzerland Coverage of the European Curling Championships 2023 Live from Aberdeen BBC Sport - Published on November 21, 2023

Switzerland

Country in Central Europe

Switzerland ▸ Facts ▸ Comments ▸ News ▸ Videos

You Might Like

Hug & Debrunner win London Marathon wheelchair races

Hug wins London Marathon for fourth year in a row

Human rights violated by climate change inaction, European court rules

Who stands between NI and Euro 2025 play-offs?

Shaqiri scores as Switzerland beat Republic of Ireland

Build-up to Republic of Ireland v Switzerland

O'Shea focusing on Swiss and not permanent role

Odermatt wins downhill title to claim fourth globe

Scotland shock holders Switzerland in World Curling

Watch: Switzerland v Scotland in Women's World Curling Championship

Watch: Women's World Curling Championship - Switzerland v Scotland

Scales & Parrott out of Republic of Ireland games

UK sees trade talks on hold until after Lok Sabha election

Wales draw Croatia, Ukraine and Kosovo

Scotland draw Serbia, Slovakia & Israel in Euro qualifying

Boy, 15, arrested over suspected antisemitic stabbing of Jewish man

Odermatt wins World Cup title with 10 races to go

Michel in intensive care after bobsleigh crash

Police investigate ski shop over 'no equipment for Jews' sign

Army's lone blind officer gets PMO invite for Republic Day function

How many people does it take to prepare a ski slope? 100? 1000?

Watch: Beckenbauer scores brilliant solo goal at 1966 World Cup

Avalanche kills two hikers in the Italian Alps

'No need to visit New Zealand, Switzerland, everything is in Lakshadweep': Tourism minister G Kishan Reddy

UK and Switzerland deepen ties through 'global first' financial services deal

European capital city may legalise cocaine

Republic to play Belgium and Switzerland in March

Fitzpatrick opens with Para-alpine World Cup silver

Two shot dead in Swiss town

'Evenly-balanced' Euros group gives Scotland hope

Watch: Scotland men v Switzerland in semi-finals

LIVE: Scotland women v Switzerland