A father-son ski trip: Swiss bliss carving up the Alpine slopes
This ski trip to Switzerland had the dual purpose of practising for the Junior Cert French exam (honest) and having some father-son fun
This ski trip to Switzerland had the dual purpose of practising for the Junior Cert French exam (honest) and having some father-son fun
Reviews of books by Eva Menasse, Federico Falco, SJ Nolde, Aharon Appelfeld and Leonid Tsypkin
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
Swiss army called in as some mountain roads, including Gotthard Pass connecting north and south of country, and rail lines closed
Switzerland led game for a long period before they were stung by a simple centre-forward’s goal
Prakash Hinduja among four members of multi-billionaire Hinduja clan found guilty by Geneva court
Switzerland still has compulsory military and civil service for young people, while the 26 Swiss cantons have considerable civil defence competences
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
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskiy rejects Russian claims that Swiss peace talks are a waste of time
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’
Bondholders seek damages for what they allege was an unjust violation of their property rights during rescue by rival UBS
Researchers have found that a mash of the pulp and husk of a cocoa pod could replace sugar in chocolate
Banning individual foreign purchases of properties would be open to ‘significant legal challenge’, official sources say
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
Swiss authorities ‘did not act in time to come up with a good enough strategy to cut emissions’
James ‘Jimmy’ Goff (34) was part of well-known auctioneering family
Authorities begin investigations as Department of Foreign Affairs says it will provide consular assistance to man’s family
Knight Frank report says 2023 was a mixed year for the fortunes of high net worth individuals worldwide and in Ireland
Altitude, climate change and rental income are all factors in choosing an investment property as is how much cash you bring to the table
Foreign minister Ignazio Cassis has invited China to take part in a peace conference, but has not so far received a response
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
Laax, a resort in Switzerland, aims to be fully sustainable by 2030
KPMG and the Irish Tax Institute compared the tax burden on workers across eight countries
Greens the big losers in Switzerland as voters’ concerns focus on immigration, political correctness and slowing economy
Polish Catholic church in turmoil over multiple clerical sex scandals, while Swiss primate suggests ‘time is right to abolish the celibacy obligation’ for priests
Looking a new holiday experience? Don’t be afraid to polish your boots and head off on a health-boosting trekking break
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
Swiss parliament declines to comment after time frame reported by newspaper Aargauer Zeitung
Women’s World Cup 2023 team-by-team all you need to know guide
Wild Geese: Oliver Donagher, Geneva
Technology provides a ‘digital bridge’ between brain and spinal cord, bypassing injured sections and helping a paralysed man to walk again
Agreement is final hurdle ahead of expected completion of Credit Suisse takeover next week
Being self-employed and spending all day at home in a beautiful Swiss mountain forest is a joy
Pushing second-quarter results until the end of August would buy the bank time to work through complex takeover
Investor move threatens sale of GAM to London-listed Liontrust
Justin Flannery (26) from Co Sligo reported missing in Lauterbrunnen area in Swiss Alps last Friday
Russian foreign ministry accuses US and Nato of supporting terrorism after car bombing in Nizhny Novogorod
Dinosaur skeleton, named Trinity, was assembled from bones from multiple dig sites and went under the hammer at Koller auction house
In Switzerland visiting friends’ houses requires snow boots and crampons, which are left at the door and swapped for slippers
Planet Business: Toblerone leaves the Matterhorn behind, Elon Musk makes rare apology and why the only way is up, still, for interest rates
Prices have soared post-pandemic but there are clouds ahead in the form of poor snow conditions plus rising interest rates
It seems everyone has a story about all the funerals they have been attending lately, and available data supports this impression
Planet Business: Tinder’s stellar quarter, Rishi Sunak’s new director of communications and a busy week for Chief Twit
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
Lewis picks up second yellow card for delaying a throw-in after 37 minutes before Swiss go on to win 2-0
Manager Baraclough remains bullish despite the absence of several injured regulars
Victory over Lithuania looks essential after claiming only one point from first two games
Paddy Power parent Flutter Entertainment up on US profit outlook; mixed day for Irish banks
What sides go up and down when it comes to progression or backsliding in the hierarchy
Full-back’s ability to race forward and join the attack is proving a handful for opponents
The world champions have never lost to the Swiss in a competitive game
That a last-16 exit feels an opportunity missed is a marker of team’s progress
A below-par display against Hungary brought familiar criticism of his lack of consistency
England have played 11 games over 27 months to get to this point but now face a defining test
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Inquests into the nightclub fire that led to the deaths of 48 people
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices