Switzerland
‘Super-Earth’: Astronomers finally find a rocky planet with atmosphere
The planet, called 55 Cancri e or Janssen, is about 8.8 times bigger than Earth.
- by Will Dunham
Latest
Swiss army knife goes blade-less as weapon rules tighten
The Swiss Army Knife, the iconic, more than century-old fold-up tool used by whittlers, soldiers and even astronauts, will soon be available without a blade.
- by Paula Doenecke
Analysis
Climate crisis
What does the Swiss climate decision mean for Australia?
In a landmark ruling, Europe’s top human rights court has ruled the Swiss government violated the human rights of its citizens by failing to do enough to combat climate change. But what happens next?
- by Bianca Hall
Landmark court ruling finds Switzerland failed its citizens on climate change
The ruling is expected to resonate in court decisions across Europe and beyond, and to embolden more communities to bring climate cases against governments.
- by Gloria Dickie, Kate Abnett and Christian Levaux
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Train journeys
Stunning scenery and excellent food: This train journey is hard to beat
This route is one of the backbone links of Europe and could be a star in your itinerary.
- by Flip Byrnes
First, be on time: How to travel Swiss-style
Not everything is as it seems when it comes to the Swiss. Here’s what you need to know if you’re looking to channel your inner Heidi.
- by Brian Johnston
LETTERS
Letters
On defence preparation, Australia should look to Switzerland
The federal government’s latest naval defence strategy has provoked comment from readers.
How to do one of the world’s most expensive countries on the cheap
Switzerland is expensive but also beautiful, so don’t cut it from your travel list. A few smart strategies will reduce your costs.
- by Brian Johnston
World of photos, February 9, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
This 185-year-old grand hotel has been reborn as a Mandarin Oriental
Considered Zurich’s oldest hotel, famous past entries in the guest books include the composers Franz Liszt and Felix Mendelssohn as well as Charles Dickens.
- by Julietta Jameson
The world’s first trillionaire could rise within 10 years: Oxfam
Oxfam has for years been trying to highlight the growing disparities between the super-rich and the bulk of the global population. That gap has been “supercharged”.
- by Pan Pylas and Masha Macpherson