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Switzerland
A definition of Swiss neutrality remains elusive, but at least the debate has begun
Worldview: The Swiss maintain that it is precisely the defence of a neutral state that requires it to maintain a large and heavily equipped army
At least four dead in Switzerland and Italy as storms cause flooding and landslides
Swiss army called in as some mountain roads, including Gotthard Pass connecting north and south of country, and rail lines closed
Germany overcome complacency to top group with late Füllkrug strike
Switzerland led game for a long period before they were stung by a simple centre-forward’s goal
Members of UK’s richest family given jail sentences for exploiting domestic staff
Prakash Hinduja among four members of multi-billionaire Hinduja clan found guilty by Geneva court
Neutral but fully armed: Switzerland looks to its own defence
Switzerland still has compulsory military and civil service for young people, while the 26 Swiss cantons have considerable civil defence competences
Taoiseach hails Ukraine peace summit as ‘an important start’ as talks conclude in Switzerland
Russia and China stayed away from summit while countries including Saudi Arabia, South Africa, India, Brazil, the United Arab Emirates and the Holy See declined to sign the concluding communiqué
Peace deal between Kyiv and Moscow must respect Ukraine’s territorial integrity, says Taoiseach
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejects Russian claims that Swiss peace talks are a waste of time
Ukraine quandary: Questions of war and peace hang over Zelenskiy’s Switzerland summit
Asked what is the point of peace talks when Russia is not attending, Swiss foreign minister says the only alternative is ‘to lean back and do nothing’
Credit Suisse investors sue Switzerland in New York court
Bondholders seek damages for what they allege was an unjust violation of their property rights during rescue by rival UBS
Scientists develop method of making healthier, more sustainable chocolate
Researchers have found that a mash of the pulp and husk of a cocoa pod could replace sugar in chocolate
Other EU countries have banned foreign property buyers to ease housing crises. Should Ireland do the same?
Banning individual foreign purchases of properties would be open to ‘significant legal challenge’, official sources say
Why landmark climate case verdict from ECHR has big implications for Ireland
As the second biggest carbon emitter in the EU on a per capita basis and unlikely to meet its first legally binding five-year carbon budget, Ireland is likely to be in the dock for years to come for not doing enough
Weak government climate policies ‘violate fundamental human rights’, European Court of Human Rights rules
Swiss authorities ‘did not act in time to come up with a good enough strategy to cut emissions’
Irish man killed in helicopter crash in Swiss Alps named
James ‘Jimmy’ Goff (34) was part of well-known auctioneering family
Irish man among three killed in helicopter crash in Swiss alps
Authorities begin investigations as Department of Foreign Affairs says it will provide consular assistance to man’s family
An enormous global wealth transfer from boomers to younger generations is on the way, report predicts
Knight Frank report says 2023 was a mixed year for the fortunes of high net worth individuals worldwide and in Ireland
Snow problem: Buying a property in a ski resort
Altitude, climate change and rental income are all factors in choosing an investment property as is how much cash you bring to the table
Switzerland plans to involve Russia in Ukraine peace talks
Foreign minister Ignazio Cassis has invited China to take part in a peace conference, but has not so far received a response
Could Davos actually be useful this year?
Brianna Parkins: While it’s easy (and fun) to dismiss the event as a mutual backslap-athon between powerful global players in the past it has allowed attendees to call each other out on issues
Is it possible to ski sustainably?
Laax, a resort in Switzerland, aims to be fully sustainable by 2030
Tax: how does Ireland compare with other countries?
KPMG and the Irish Tax Institute compared the tax burden on workers across eight countries
Swiss general election signals shift to the right
Greens the big losers in Switzerland as voters’ concerns focus on immigration, political correctness and slowing economy
Clerical sex scandals in Poland overshadow Catholic synod in Rome
Polish Catholic church in turmoil over multiple clerical sex scandals, while Swiss primate suggests ‘time is right to abolish the celibacy obligation’ for priests
Walking holidays: From easy rambles to rocky scrambles, here are some alternatives to your usual sun holiday
Looking a new holiday experience? Don’t be afraid to polish your boots and head off on a health-boosting trekking break
Blocked rail tunnel in Switzerland raises concerns about pan-European trade routes
A week after a cargo train crash at the Gotthard Base tunnel, authorities say it will be months before the crucial rail artery will be back operating at full capacity
Credit Suisse collapse inquiry to keep files secret for 50 years
Swiss parliament declines to comment after time frame reported by newspaper Aargauer Zeitung
World Cup Group A: Defensive Norway fancied in even group containing hosts New Zealand
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‘The Swiss are a closed book’: Donegal man manages the affairs of the rich in Geneva
Wild Geese: Oliver Donagher, Geneva
How a paralysed man learned to walk again ... using his thoughts
Technology provides a ‘digital bridge’ between brain and spinal cord, bypassing injured sections and helping a paralysed man to walk again
UBS and Swiss government seal €9.25bn loss guarantee deal
Agreement is final hurdle ahead of expected completion of Credit Suisse takeover next week
We moved from Ireland to Switzerland and set up a luxury dog hotel. Business is booming
Being self-employed and spending all day at home in a beautiful Swiss mountain forest is a joy
UBS ponders delaying Q2 results in wake of Credit Suisse rescue deal
Pushing second-quarter results until the end of August would buy the bank time to work through complex takeover
Xavier Niel-led group to lift stake in Swiss asset manager GAM
Investor move threatens sale of GAM to London-listed Liontrust
Body of Irish man missing in Switzerland recovered from river
Justin Flannery (26) from Co Sligo reported missing in Lauterbrunnen area in Swiss Alps last Friday
Ukraine says it downed hypersonic Russian ‘dagger’ missile in potential setback for Kremlin
Russian foreign ministry accuses US and Nato of supporting terrorism after car bombing in Nizhny Novogorod
‘A fair price for the dino’: T-rex skeleton sells for almost €5m at Zurich auction
Dinosaur skeleton, named Trinity, was assembled from bones from multiple dig sites and went under the hammer at Koller auction house
My favourite restaurant is inaccessible in winter without booking a snowmobile
In Switzerland visiting friends’ houses requires snow boots and crampons, which are left at the door and swapped for slippers
Beef or salmon of a different kind as Hollywood dresses up for Oscar night
Planet Business: Toblerone leaves the Matterhorn behind, Elon Musk makes rare apology and why the only way is up, still, for interest rates
Property prices in ski resorts jump
Prices have soared post-pandemic but there are clouds ahead in the form of poor snow conditions plus rising interest rates
Excess deaths in Ireland and beyond: what is behind the surge in mortality rates?
It seems everyone has a story about all the funerals they have been attending lately, and available data supports this impression
Tickets, please: world’s longest passenger train winds its way into record books
Planet Business: Tinder’s stellar quarter, Rishi Sunak’s new director of communications and a busy week for Chief Twit
Take5: What will €395,000 buy in Canada, France, Spain, Switzerland and Connemara?
One price, home and away: The former hideaway for Henry Fonda and the Truman family in Quebec; a village home in Allier; apartments in Alicante and Valais; or a lakeside house in Inverin
Baraclough appalled by red card as ten-man North succumb to Switzerland
Lewis picks up second yellow card for delaying a throw-in after 37 minutes before Swiss go on to win 2-0
Northern Ireland braced for crucial clash in Switzerland
Manager Baraclough remains bullish despite the absence of several injured regulars
Baraclough urges Northern Ireland’s young guns to shine after Dallas blow
Victory over Lithuania looks essential after claiming only one point from first two games
Europe’s record streak rolls on as investors cheer earnings
Paddy Power parent Flutter Entertainment up on US profit outlook; mixed day for Irish banks
Euro 2020 power rankings: England go top after Ukraine rout
What sides go up and down when it comes to progression or backsliding in the hierarchy
Leonardo Spinazzola’s pace providing Italy with an edge up front
Full-back’s ability to race forward and join the attack is proving a handful for opponents
France facing mounting injuries ahead of match against Switzerland
The world champions have never lost to the Swiss in a competitive game
Jarring defeat will only strengthen bond between Wales team and country
That a last-16 exit feels an opportunity missed is a marker of team’s progress
‘French’ Pogba turns up to produce a majestic display against Portugal
A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency
Future is now for Gareth Southgate and his promising young side
England have played 11 games over 27 months to get to this point but now face a defining test
Andorra match gives Ireland chance to arrest alarming decline in goal-scoring
Since 2018, national side have a return of just 21 goals from their 30 games contested
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