An unusually warm winter has forced a rethink about climate change in areas with lower peaks as ski resorts and sporting events face an uncertain future.
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Cooperation on Climate Is Emerging in the Middle East
After the Abraham Accords, partnerships between companies in Israel and Arab countries have led to the kinds of initiatives that will be on the Davos agenda.
Switzerland Is Paying Poorer Nations to Cut Emissions on Its Behalf
The agreements raise concerns that other countries will follow suit, delaying more difficult cuts of greenhouse gas emissions in wealthier nations.
Backing Lindt, Swiss Court Orders Lidl to ‘Destroy’ Its Chocolate Bunnies
With Easter still far away, there are none to melt down. But the decision opened a door on the bunny-eat-bunny world of European chocolatiers.
Switzerland, Leader in Gold Refining, Bans Import of Russian Gold
The move follows similar bans by the European Union and the United States.
7 Great Biking Cities (and Which Trails to Ride)
There’s no better way to zip through a new city than on two wheels. Here are some routes to try, from riverside jaunts to mountain climbs.
Family’s Balcony Death in Switzerland Appears to Be Suicide
The investigation suggests that the victims jumped from the seventh-floor balcony “one after the other,” the police said.
4 Die After Falling From Balcony in Swiss Resort Town
The police, who are investigating the cause, said the people were most likely members of the same family, including an 8-year-old girl, her parents and aunt. A boy, 15, was in the hospital in critical condition.
Oligarchs Got Richer Despite Sanctions. Will This Time Be Different?
For nearly a decade, sanctions have been little more than names on a list for wealthy Russians. Governments are working to give them bite.
Switzerland Says it Will Freeze Russian Assets
The decision came amid mounting public anger at Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.