Police in Switzerland arrested a man outside the country’s parliament and found traces of explosives on him, in an incident that shut down the capital for several hours. The man, who has not been named, was stopped by police in the capital Bern in the afternoon because of his suspicious appearance and behavior. The 27-year-old…
Ronaldo-Less Portugal Beats Switzerland 6–1 at World Cup
LUSAIL, Qatar—With Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench, the superstar striker’s replacement scored a hat trick to lead Portugal over Switzerland 6–1 and into the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday. Goncalo Ramos, a 21-year-old forward who only made his Portugal debut last month, made his first start for his country and demonstrated the kind of clinical…
Switzerland Beat Serbia 3–2 to Reach Last 16 of World Cup
DOHA, Qatar—Switzerland advanced to the last 16 of the World Cup for the third tournament in a row after a 3–2 win over Serbia on Friday. Remo Freuler scored the winning goal just after halftime as the Swiss secured second place in Group G. They will next face Portugal on Tuesday at Lusail Stadium. Xherdan…
Switzerland Beats Serbia 3–2 to Reach Last 16 of World Cup
DOHA, Qatar—Xherdan Shaqiri took off as soon as the ball hit the back of the net. It was no surprise where he was headed after scoring the first goal in Switzerland’s 3–2 win over Serbia on Friday, a result that put his team into the round of 16 at the World Cup for the third…
Without Neymar, Brazil Edges Switzerland 1–0 at World Cup
DOHA, Qatar—Brazil overcame the absence of Neymar to beat Switzerland 1–0 and advance to the round of the 16 of the World Cup on Monday. Casemiro scored in the 83rd minute with a shot from inside the area to put Brazil in the last 16 with a match to spare in Group G. Brazil forward…
Embolo Scores, Switzerland Beat Cameroon 1-0 at World Cup
AL WAKRAH, Qatar—Breel Embolo’s goal lifted Switzerland to a 1–0 win over Cameroon at the World Cup on Thursday and he kept his promise not to celebrate scoring against the country where he was born. The Swiss forward from Yaounde struck with a right-foot shot in the 48th minute, standing all alone eight meters (yards)…
Britain, Now Switzerland—Something Is Going to Get Broken
October 17, 2022
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Commentary First Britain, now Switzerland. The United Kingdom’s massive fiscal mess has made all the news, capturing the world’s attention for its sudden descent into drama more typical of undeveloped countries. London hadn’t always been the clean money center it now projects in recent decades. The pound had experienced almost frequent problems under the previous…
Gazprombank to Discontinue Swiss Operations
October 10, 2022
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ZURICH—Russia’s Gazprombank has decided to cease operating in Switzerland after “a strategic review of various options,” it said on Monday. The bank had been one of the last remaining channels for financing trade flows between Russia and Switzerland because other major Russian banks are subject to sanctions over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Zurich-based bank,…
Geneva: Exploring the Swiss City of Clocks and Chocolate
Geneva is known as a predominantly business city, home to trusted banks and headquarters of international organizations. But its reputation as a source for excellent cultural and culinary experiences is catching up. The “world’s smallest metropolis,” as Geneva is sometimes called, is a beautiful place on the shore of a crystal clear lake with the…
Switzerland’s Environment Minister Suggests People Shower Together to Save Energy
Switzerland’s environment minister is facing backlash after recommending that people shower together in an effort to cut energy consumption this winter and fend off power cuts. Simonetta Sommaruga, 62, suggested that people “turn off the computer when you don’t need it, or turn off lights, or shower together” as part of her measures promoting a 15…
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