- 4d ago
Swiss cantons ban fireworks ahead of National Day as drought fuels forest fire risk
Cantons from Schaffhausen to Valais have prohibited fireworks and open fires, citing persistent drought and high forest-fire danger. The restrictions hit retailers hard, with some reporting sales drops of up to 95 percent, while a public survey shows 62 percent support a permanent ban.
- 5d ago
FC Thun's Champions League dream ends in extra time after captain Bürki's red card sparks Dinamo Zagreb comeback
A 2-0 lead after 22 minutes evaporated when Swiss champions FC Thun had Marco Bürki sent off in the 67th minute, allowing Dinamo Zagreb to win 3-2 in extra time and advance 4-3 on aggregate in the second qualifying round.
- Jul 22
Novartis returns to growth in Q2 as new cancer drugs offset 50% Entresto slump
Newer drugs Kisqali and Pluvicto drove a 36% revenue surge to nearly $7 billion, helping the Swiss pharma group post $14.4 billion in sales and stable core profit of $5.94 billion.
- Jul 10
Swiss reach first World Cup quarter-final since 1954 as multicultural side eyes Sunday night clash
The Swiss national football team will contest its first World Cup quarterfinal since the 1954 tournament when it takes the field in the early hours of Sunday, 12 July 2026, at 03:00 CEST. The current generation, featuring Breel Embolo, Granit Xhaka and Denis Zakaria, is already the most successful Swiss men's side in history.
- Jul 10
Apollo trumps Castlelake with £5.7bn easyJet bid as board switches recommendation
The US private equity giant's 715p-per-share proposal, backed by the airline's board, sets up a potential bidding war and raises questions about EU ownership rules and the future of London's listed airline sector.
- Jul 9
Night free across Swiss cantons for World Cup quarter-final against Argentina
Dozens of Swiss cities and cantons suspend closing hours as the national team faces Argentina in its first World Cup quarter-final since 1954.
- Jul 8
Tour de France 2026: Sprinters finally get their chance on flat Stage 5 to Pau
After four punishing days through the Pyrenees, the 113th Tour de France serves up a flat 158.3 km stage from Lannemezan to Pau, the first clear opportunity for a bunch sprint.
- Jul 7
Switzerland braces for second heatwave as drought deepens and water levels sink to record lows
A level-3 heatwave warning covers much of Switzerland from Tuesday, with peaks of 33–37°C expected by Friday. The hot, dry spell compounds a months-long precipitation deficit that has left soils parched, rivers low, and Lake Constance at its lowest seasonal level on record.
- Jul 6
Novartis to acquire UK cancer biotech Myricx Bio for up to $1.5 billion
Swiss drugmaker Novartis has agreed to acquire London-based Myricx Bio for $1.1 billion upfront, with up to $400 million in milestone payments, to strengthen its cancer drug pipeline with next-generation antibody-drug conjugates.
- Jul 2
Switzerland end 88-year wait for World Cup knockout win, beat Algeria 2-0 to reach last 16
Breel Embolo and Dan Ndoye scored early in each half as Switzerland defeated Algeria 2-0 in Vancouver, advancing to the World Cup round of 16 for the first time since 1938.
- Jul 1
Thunderstorms lash Switzerland, stranding thousands, cancelling 70 flights and shutting roads
Severe thunderstorms across Switzerland on Tuesday night triggered over 700 emergency responses in Zurich, forced the cancellation of 70 flights and disrupted a Linkin Park concert before causing road and rail blocks in mountain regions.
- Jun 28
Record heatwave engulfs Europe: France records 74 drownings, six nations shatter June temperature records
Temperatures soared past 40°C from Scandinavia to the Alps on 27 June 2026, breaking national records in Germany, Switzerland, Denmark and Austria, while French authorities reported 74 drowning deaths since 18 June linked to the extreme heat.
- Jun 28
Switzerland to face Petkovic's Algeria in World Cup last 16 after dramatic final group-day twist
An 8% chance became reality on the final night of the group stage, setting up a round-of-16 meeting between Switzerland and a familiar face: ex-Nati boss Vladimir Petkovic, now guiding Algeria.
- Jun 26
Record heatwave kills hundreds across Western Europe as Paris bans alcohol and hospitals overflow
A record-breaking heatwave has killed at least 212 people in Spain and dozens more across France, Italy and the UK, with temperatures shattering June records in Paris, London and Basel.
- Jun 25
Europe heatwave breaks temperature records and strains health services
More than 101 million people across Europe endured temperatures above 35°C on Thursday, with all-time June records falling in several countries; at least 212 deaths have been linked to the heat in Spain, and France activated its highest health emergency level.
- Jun 24
Germany breaks heat record for second day with 41.5°C, triggering transport chaos and evacuations
Germany recorded 41.5°C on Saturday in Drewitz, Saxony-Anhalt, surpassing Friday's 41.3°C and prompting rail shutdowns, motorway closures and the evacuation of care homes as extreme heat pushed eastward.
- Jun 18
Switzerland issues highest heat warning for Basel as country braces for 37°C heatwave
The Swiss government has activated heat alerts across much of the country, with the Basel region placed under the most severe warning as temperatures are forecast to climb to 37°C.
- Jun 15
Lucerne voters back city pre-emptive right on housing and 1,100-home plan
On Sunday, voters in the city of Lucerne overwhelmingly approved two municipal counter-proposals to expand affordable housing, granting the city a pre-emptive purchase right on larger properties and committing to 1,100 new rental units by 2048.
- Jun 14
Switzerland's feminist strike draws thousands, from Zurich to Basel, demanding equality and an end to violence
Thousands of people dressed in purple took to the streets across Switzerland on Sunday for the annual feminist strike, calling for gender equality, recognition of unpaid care work and stronger protections against violence.
- Jun 14
Basel-Stadt becomes first Swiss canton to approve automatic salary tax deduction
Voters in the half-canton approved a landmark change on Sunday, making it the first in Switzerland where employers will subtract tax directly from paychecks by default.
