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Swiss Silo Becomes Hostel: Basel cocoa store turns into budget design stay; concrete heritage endures

The Silo Erlenmatt in Basel, Switzerland, has undergone a remarkable transformation from a desolate grain and cocoa repository to vibrant multipurpose spaces. Originally constructed in 1912, it now houses studios, a conference area, a hostel, and a café. By preserving key historical features and incorporating energy-efficient designs, this revitalized space…

The Times of India · 21h ago

‘Fabulous museums and no queues’: five of the best under-the-radar city breaks in Europe

From the Renaissance treasures of Parma to offbeat creativity in Nantes, these cities offer world-class art, great food and a laid-back alternative to Europe’s hotspots

The Guardian - UK · Sep 6

Why swimming in the Rhine is allowed in Switzerland but banned in Germany

Basel has spent decades making the Rhine safe for swimmers, while German cities are imposing bans. Could a growing European push to reclaim urban waterways change that?

Euronews · Aug 20

Switzerland records hottest June day in history; Basel reaches 38°C as Europe grapples with heatwave

Switzerland recorded its hottest June temperature ever on Thursday when thermometers in the northern city of Basel reached 38C, surpassing a national June record that had stood since 1947, as an intense heatwave continued to grip large parts of Western Europe.

The Times of India · Jun 25

Informa Markets & MCH Group join forces to create a new international stage: Basilia Jewellery & Watch Fair | April 2027

BASEL, Switzerland, June 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Informa Markets and MCH Group – two of the world's powerhouses in global trade events – are collaborating for the first time. Informa Markets operates the world's leading B2B network for the jewellery industry and organises flagship events including JGW (Jewellery & Gem…

AAP · Jun 18

Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves

Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline.

Euronews · Jun 17

FiberSense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System obtains CE mark as commercial launch preparations begin

BASEL, Switzerland, June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- FiberSense AG ("FiberSense") today announced that the FiberSense Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) System has obtained CE marking under Regulation (EU) 2017/745 as a Class IIb medical device. The system is intended for the continuous monitoring of blood sugar levels and glucose trends in…

AAP · Jun 17

Belgium, France and Switzerland to trial new Brussels-Strasbourg-Basel rail link

Rail operators will test a new TGV INOUI service linking Brussels, Strasbourg and Basel from July 2027, improving cross-border rail connections and offering new alternatives to air travel.

Euronews · Jun 14

Three times Lake Constance: Europe's largest underground drinking water reserve

For some 300 kilometres, groundwater flows underground between France, Germany and Switzerland. It is Europe’s largest groundwater reserve, yet a new study reveals it is heavily polluted.

Euronews · May 25

Visitors wear bikinis to museum to experience Cezanne’s The Bathers

On a special one-day event in Basel, visitors were allowed to enter the Cézanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler for free if they arrived in swimwear. They could also experience the series The Bathers up close.

Euronews · May 3