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Switzerland’s summer hack: People swim through a river to get home from work

On hot summer afternoons in the Swiss capital of Bern, an unusual scene unfolds along the turquoise waters of the Aare River. Office workers, students and locals gather by the riverbanks carrying waterproof dry bags instead of briefcases before slipping into the fast-moving current and floating downstream past bridges, historic…

The Times of India

Electricity and gas prices across Europe: The most expensive and cheapest cities in 2026

Electricity and gas prices vary significantly across Europe. When adjusted for PPS, country rankings show a heavier burden on households in Central and Eastern Europe.

Euronews

Two Young Boys fans arrested after violent clashes with police during Aston Villa match

Objects including plastic bottles were hurled at players and police by fans of Bern-based outfit Young Boys.

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Two away fans arrested after broken seats thrown during Villa Park disorder

Objects including plastic bottles were hurled at players and police by fans of Bern-based outfit Young Boys.

Evening Standard

How to watch IFSC Climbing World Championships 2025: free streams, event schedule, preview

All the ways to watch IFSC Climbing World Championships live streams, with Janja Garnbret, Jakob Schubert, Sam Watson and Aleksandra Miroslaw in action in Seoul.

Tom’s Guide

England’s Lucy Bronze says Lionesses are standing with Portugal after Diogo Jota’s death

Portugal play World Cup champions Spain in their tournament opener on Thursday night in Bern

The Independent UK

Women's Euro 2025: Final fixture and results as England face Spain in World Cup repeat

England await their Euro 2025 final opponents

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Linkin Park fans in Switzerland left heartbroken by last-minute cancellation

Linkin Park cancelled show in Bern due to "medical issue" and so far there's been no update

Metal Hammer

Women’s Euros host cities and towns in Switzerland: Where they are and how to visit

The charming lakeside towns and cities of Switzerland are set to host this year’s Women’s Euros

The Independent UK

Climbing World Cup preview: the world's best climbers eye medal places as they return to the wall for the penultimate bouldering competition of 2025

The upcoming climbing World Cup in Bern, Switzerland, could solidify the 2025 winners and losers in the bouldering competition

Advnture

All of the cheese, none of the hassle: Why I took a small-group rail tour through Switzerland

Keen to save time on planning, Vicky Smith tried a guided train trip with small-group adventure company Intrepid.

Euronews

UnitedHealthcare refused to pay for rehab and transport for Idaho man paralyzed in Switzerland, his family says

He was life-flighted to Bern but still needs to travel back to the U.S. — but he already owes hundreds of thousands in medical bills

The Independent UK

EU, Swiss Hail 'Historic' New Deal Resetting Relations

The European Union and Switzerland announced Friday they had sealed a new set of agreements aimed at recalibrating relations between the two neighbours.

International Business Times

Chasing Cancellara: How a 310km ride from Bern to Zermatt really tested me

I headed to Switzerland to ride the 310km Bern to Zermatt round of the Chasing Cancellara series

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My longest-ever bike ride is in two weeks, this is how I'm preparing for it

How I have trained and prepared for the 300km Bern-Zermatt Chasing Cancellara ride

International Business Times

Eurovision Winner Nemo Gets Hero's Welcome In Swiss Hometown

Eurovision winner Nemo received a hero's welcome on Monday as they took to the stage to give their Swiss hometown of Biel a celebratory rendition of victorious song "The Code".

Bangkok Post

Missing Thai woman found safe in Switzerland

A 32-year-old Thai woman who had travelled to Switzerland before losing contact with her family nearly a month ago has been found safe and well, the Thai embassy in Bern has confirmed.

The Independent UK

Watch: Zelensky holds press conference in Bern with Swiss president Viola Amherd

Watch as Volodymyr Zelensky holds a press conference with the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, during a visit to Bern.

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Gambian ex-minister on trial in Switzerland for crimes against humanity

Ousman Sonko is accused of supporting repressive policies and was arrested in Bern in 2017 after applying for asylum

Evening Standard

Swiss capital considers legalising cocaine after declaring 'the war on drugs has failed'

Advocates believe 'control and legalisation can do better than mere repression'

The Independent UK

Dominic Stricker claims sweet US Open win over Stefanos Tsitsipas

Second seed Novak Djokovic is also safely through to round three after demolishing Spain’s Bernabe Zapata Miralles.

The Hindu

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin strikes gold in Switzerland

Jeswin Aldrin, world leader in long jump, won gold at Citius athletics meeting in Bern, Switzerland on Friday with 8.22m jump. He had struggled in recent meets due to COVID, but this jump shows he is ready for World Championships in Budapest this month.

The Times of India

Jeswin Aldrin wins Switzerland event with a stunning 8.22m jump

NEW DELHI: Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin, the world's season leader, showcased his best performance in five months by clearing an impressive 8.22m to clinch the gold medal at the CITIUS Meeting in Bern, Switzerland. This remarkable achievement marks his fourth career-best performance.

The Independent UK

Swiss say dozens of Russian spies disguised as diplomats are active in the Alpine nation

Switzerland’s main intelligence agency says Russia continues to have dozens of spies disguised as diplomats at its embassy in Bern and its mission to the United Nations in Geneva, making the Alpine nation a hotspot for Russian espionage activity in Europe

The Independent UK

Badenoch to hold talks on modernising UK-Swiss trade deal

The Trade Secretary will meet her counterpart, Federal Councillor Guy Parmelin, in the capital Bern to discuss a ‘services-based’ deal.

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