Switzerland5 days agoFrench court hands Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan 18-year jail term for rapeRamadan, a 63-year-old former Oxford professor, denied the charges but his lawyers said he was too ill to attend the trial.5 days ago18 Mar 2026One killed as ski gondola crashes down mountain at Swiss resortDramatic footage showed the gondola flipping over several times in the snow before coming to a halt in Engelberg.18 Mar 202611 Mar 2026No evidence Swiss bus fire was terrorism, officials sayInitial reports suggest a man with "psychological problems" set himself on fire on the bus, according to police.11 Mar 20268 Mar 2026Swiss reject right-wing plan to cut licence fee for public broadcasterMore than 60% voters said they wanted to keep the current licence fee levels, initial projections show. 8 Mar 20267 Mar 2026Swiss to vote on right-wing push to slash licence fee for public broadcasterThe move is backed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party, which says the current fee is unjustified because of the high cost of living.7 Mar 20261 Mar 2026Stonemasons win snow sculpting competitionSheffield sculptors Lily Marsh and Steve Roche say it was "refreshing" to swap stone for snow.1 Mar 202625 Feb 2026Swiss bar fire victims to get solidarity payoutThe so-called solidarity contribution will go to each of the 115 injured and the families of the 41 who died.25 Feb 202623 Feb 2026More than 90 deaths this season: Are we seeing more avalanches?Recent deadly incidents in California and Europe are putting avalanches - and how to avoid them - in the spotlight.23 Feb 202616 Feb 2026Five injured as Swiss train derails in heavy snowOne passenger was taken to hospital after the derailment, which police say could have been caused by an avalanche.16 Feb 2026...