Switzerland And EU Strike Historic Trade Deal, Enhancing Ties Amid Geopolitical Tensions

21 Dec 2024

Switzerland and the European Union announced a landmark agreement on Friday aimed at significantly overhauling their trade relations. The deal, which touches on a wide range of sectors from electricity and transport to state aid and freedom of movement, is set to strengthen ties between the two parties and offer...

Student Stuns In Lehenga At Graduation Ceremony In Switzerland | WATCH

16 Dec 2024

A 25-year-old Indian-origin student, Lakshmi Kumari, created a buzz as she appeared in a lehenga for her graduation ceremony in Switzerland. She donned a green and golden lehenga to celebrate her achievement and her Indian heritage. Speaking to HT.com, Lakshmi said it was the first lehenga she ever owned and...

Switzerland Revamps Cold War Bunkers: $250m Plan To Shield Against Uncertainty

13 Dec 2024

Switzerland is set to modernize its aging network of nuclear shelters, an infrastructure increasingly viewed as essential in a volatile global climate, especially since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. This initiative underscores Switzerland’s commitment to safeguarding its population of 9 million, which includes foreigners and refugees. The nation’s extensive shelter system...

Was the First Sarco Pod Death in Switzerland Suicide or Murder?

04 Nov 2024

The debut use of the controversial “Sarco” pod, a device designed for assisted suicide, has become the subject of heated debate in Switzerland. On September 23, a 64-year-old American woman reportedly used the pod near a forest cabin in Merishausen, Switzerland, intending to end her life. However, initial reports that...

Suicide Pod: Who Invented It, How It Works, Laws And Controversy Around It

26 Sep 2024

Invention of the Sarco Pod The Sarco pod, a controversial euthanasia device, has made headlines after a 64-year-old American woman used it to end her life in a Swiss forest. The device, short for "sarcophagus," was invented in 2017 by Australian euthanasia advocate Dr. Philip Nitschke, in collaboration with Dutch...

Swiss Police Arrest 4 People After First Use Of Controversial Suicide Capsule

26 Sep 2024

Swiss authorities have arrested multiple individuals following the first use of a controversial futuristic capsule designed for assisted suicide. The capsule, known as "Sarco," was deployed in a wooded area of Merishausen in the Schaffhausen canton on Monday. Prosecutors in Schaffhausen have initiated criminal proceedings against several people for "inducing...

Watch: Coldplay Rocks Akash And Shloka Ambani’s Pre-Wedding Bash In Switzerland

23 Sep 2024

Coldplay is set to return to India after nine years, with their last performance dating back to 2016. The band will hold concerts at Navi Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium in January next year. Notably, Coldplay previously performed at Akash Ambani and Shloka Ambani’s pre-wedding celebration in St Moritz, Switzerland, in...

Jaishankar to Visit Germany and Switzerland, Aiming to Strengthen Bilateral Ties and Engage with International Organizations

09 Sep 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to meet with German Federal Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and other key German government officials to review bilateral relations between India and Germany. This visit marks Jaishankar's third official trip to Berlin as Foreign Minister. Currently attending the India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Foreign...

Neetu Kapoor And Her 2 Generation At Taylor Swift Zurich Spectacular

10 Jul 2024

Neetu Kapoor, the renowned actress who recently celebrated her 66th birthday, took a delightful break in Zurich, Switzerland, attending Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Eras Tour concert. Accompanied by her daughter, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and granddaughter, Samara, Neetu Kapoor immersed herself in the vibrant atmosphere of Swift's musical extravaganza. Riddhima Kapoor,...

Ferocious Storms and Heavy Rain Claim Five Lives Across France, Switzerland, Italy

30 Jun 2024

A series of ferocious storms and torrential rains over the weekend have resulted in tragic fatalities across France, Switzerland, and Italy. Local authorities reported five deaths, underscoring the destructive impact of severe weather conditions in the region. In France's northeastern Aube region, three elderly individuals lost their lives on Saturday...