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- Eurovision to bar countries at war from hosting
on August 13, 2026 at 7:35 amEurovision Song Contest organisers announced Wednesday that they were excluding any country in an armed conflict from hosting the competition and increased the mininum age of competitors.
- Switzerland seeks to tighten rules on bankers’ bonuses
on August 13, 2026 at 7:15 amSwitzerland’s government, drawing on the lessons of the collapse of Credit Suisse, launched consultations on new banking rules that could limit bankers’ bonuses.
- Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Thursday
on August 13, 2026 at 7:08 amSummer 2026 heatwaves break records; Federal Council to tighten rules on speed limits in urban areas; and more news in our Thursday roundup.
- War impact on European travel bookings fading
on August 12, 2026 at 1:47 pmTravel giant TUI said Wednesday that bookings were returning to normal levels despite the ongoing Mideast war, as it presented its latest financial results.
- Solar eclipse in Switzerland: will the Swiss be able to view it?
on August 12, 2026 at 1:30 pmUnless you’ve been living under a rock somewhere (or, if you are really lucky, in an ice igloo), then you know that a rare solar eclipse will happen tonight. But will everyone be able to enjoy it – safely?