Switzerland

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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 Zurich, Geneva, and Basel.

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Switzerland unveils new supercomputer 'Alps', already ranked sixth in the world Staff at the Swiss National Supercomputing Centre in Lugano (CSCS) say 'Alps' could rank even higher today as it wasn’t completed when the rankings were put together in June. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 17 hours ago

German Chancellor says any future Ukraine peace conference must include Russia A previous international peace conference in June in Switzerland ended with 78 countries expressing support for Ukraine's 'territorial integrity' but without Russia’s participation the path forward.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:40Published 1 week ago

Gotthard rail tunnel linking Switzerland and Italy reopens on Monday year after crash The tunnel was closed in August last year after a broken wheel caused a freight train to derail, causing extensive damage. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:33Published 2 weeks ago

Switzerland 'realising it needs to partner more with NATO' as neutrality put in doubt Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 06:12Published 3 weeks ago

The future of Switzerland's famed neutrality in doubt? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:38Published 3 weeks ago

Two people injured after mudslide in Switzerland In Brienz, around 70 people were evacuated after a storm caused severe damage, including a mudslide that destroyed buildings, vehicles, and public infrastructure. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on August 13, 2024

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Tight at the top in battle for Olympic golf gold New Zealand's Lydia Ko and Switzerland's Morgane Metraux will head into the final day of the women's golf competition tied at nine-under par after an eventful day at Le Golf National. BBC Sport - Published on August 9, 2024

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The ref interrupted my routine - Pickford England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford reflects on the penalty he saved in England's quarter-final match against Switzerland and talks about his routine during that process. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2024
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England have 'some control' in penalty shootouts - Southgate England manger Gareth Southgate says his side does have "some control" in penalty shootouts following England's 5-3 penalty victory over Switzerland in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on July 9, 2024

Ivan Toney shows it's not just penalties he can succeed at without looking Ivan Toney won widespread praise for his "no-look" penalty in England's flawless shoot-out victory over Switzerland in the Euros on Saturday. Sky News - Published on July 9, 2024
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Fans and pundits react to England win Watch the reaction from England fans and the BBC presenting team as England beat Switzerland on penalties in the quarter-finals of Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on July 6, 2024