Swiss author Erich von Däniken dies at 90
Erich von Däniken was never regarded seriously by the scientific establishment, although his success never waned. Until the end, the author filled vast rooms with […]
Category: Switzerland
French magazine Charlie Hebdo causes outrage with new cartoon on Crans-Montana fire
Charlie Hebdo’s latest satire sparked a heated debate by focusing on the tragedy of the Crans-Montana fire. UPDATE: A Swiss lawyer and his wife have […]
At least 40 dead and 100 injured in Crans-Montana, Switzerland
An explosion is said to have killed at least forty people. Although there have been 100 injuries, the number may increase. Because of such extensive […]
First Snow 2025: Alps Turn White Overnight – Switzerland, Germany, Austria Report Season’s Earliest Flakes
The first snowfall of the 2025–26 winter season arrived in the Alps on 25 September, dusting Swiss, German and Austrian peaks with 5–25 cm of […]
Over 3,000 people visited 7th Simmental Beer Festival 2023
With almost 3,000 attendees, this year also broke the previous attendance record, making the Simmental Beer Festival one of the biggest beer events in Switzerland. […]
Rolex buys out jeweller and watch seller Bucherer
Due to the absence of direct descendants, Jörg Bucherer made the decision to sell his business. The company will maintain its identity and autonomous operations. […]
Dabu Fantastic, Chlyklass and Caroline Chevin to perform in 7th Simmental Beer Festival
The Simmental Braumanufaktur is hosting the 7th Simmentaler Bier-Festival, which will be held in Lenk im Simmental, Switzerland, from September 1–3. 7th Simmental Beer Festival 2023 Music […]
German Band Rammstein Faces Protests In Their Bern Concert
The band Rammstein continues their European tour in Bern despite all the turmoil surrounding vocalist Till Lindemann. Demonstrators and spectators are fighting. Around 150 people […]
Swiss Professional Cyclist GINO MÄDER Dies at 26
A catastrophic accident during the Tour de Suisse claims the life of Swiss professional rider Gino Mäder. Participants in the race have complained about the […]
Who is the Aga Khan and what is he famous for?
Through his daughter Fatima, Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the 49th Imam of the Ismaili-Nizariten branch of Shiite Islam, is regarded as the Prophet Muhammad’s […]
