BERLIN (AP) — All flights were grounded at Munich’s airport Saturday after a winter storm dumped snow across southern Germany and parts of Austria, Switzerland and the Czech Republic, affecting travel across the region. After initially announcing a halt in air traffic until noon on Saturday, the airport later announced flights would be canceled until … Read more
What to watch out for in the resort this winter Arriving in Verbier by train has never been so à la mode (the Verbier Express links Geneva airport with Le Châble in just over two hours) and the onward cable car up to Verbier is running longer hours (5.15am to 11.50pm) to encourage more skiers … Read more
Kylian Mbappe scored a hat-trick in France’s record-breaking 14-0 thrashing of 10-man Gibraltar as the Netherlands, Switzerland and Romania booked their places at Euro 2024 on Saturday. Issued on: 18/11/2023 – 22:50Modified: 19/11/2023 – 09:56 2 min Les Bleus set a new record margin of victory in European qualifying and a national record in Nice. … Read more
Bansko (Bulgaria): December 2 Borovets (Bulgaria): December 2 Baqueira Beret (Spain): November 25 Jasna (Slovakia): November 25 Pas de la Casa (Andorra): December 1 Sierra Nevada (Spain): November 25 Soldeu (Andorra): December 1 How’s the snow looking? There have been promising early snowfalls across the Iberian peninsula, including on the slopes of Europe’s most southerly … Read more
Get all the essential market news and expert opinions in one place with our daily newsletter. Receive a comprehensive recap of the day’s top stories directly to your inbox. Sign up here! (Kitco News) – The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has announced a new partnership with six commercial banks and the SIX Digital Exchange (SDX) … Read more
Every year, 120,000 people ask Google whether they are the same country. ADVERTISEMENT Sweden’s tourist board has decided it is time to make it clear that the nation is not, in fact, the same country as Switzerland. According to Visit Sweden, the two countries are constantly being mixed up. To dispel confusion, the tourist board … Read more
GENEVA — The Saudi National Cybersecurity Authority (NCA) held a Cyberdrill to raise the level of cyber readiness, and enable the exchange of information and knowledge in the field of cybersecurity. The drill, which took place at the ITU headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, as part of the ITU Learning Labs initiative for staff experiential training, … Read more
In the world of cryptocurrency, where volatility reigns supreme, stablecoins are emerging as a game-changer for risk-conscious investors. These digital assets offer a unique approach to crypto investment. ADVERTISEMENT In Switzerland, for instance, a stablecoin tied to the Swiss franc provides investors with a reassuring sense of stability, as its value closely mirrors that of … Read more
Glaciers across the entire country were affected, with those in southern and eastern Switzerland melting almost as much this year as in the record year of 2022. ADVERTISEMENT Two years of extreme weather have wiped out 10 per cent of Swiss glaciers, new research reveals. The biggest decline since measurements began was seen in 2022, … Read more
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) surprised markets by keeping rates unchanged after its monetary policy meeting today (September 21). As a result, the policy rate remains at 1.75%. This puts an end to a series of five consecutive rate increases the SNB started in June 2022, when the policy rate stood at -0.75%. “The significant … Read more