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Good times: Luxury watchmakers face soaring demand
The sector is now bracing for the fallout from the war in Ukraine and sanctions on Russia, which has a sizeable rich client base.
Zelensky blasts Swiss banks, Nestle over 'business as usual' with Russia
The number of rich Russians resident in Switzerland has grown in recent years.
Credit Suisse reveals over $900 million exposure to Russia
Credit Suisse's top domestic rival UBS announced earlier this week that its exposure to Russia totalled $200 million
Putin reportedly 'hid away' rumoured lover and four kids in Switzerland
Russian President Vladimir Putin who has put the lives of his countrymen and Ukrainians at risk has allegedly hidden his mistress and their four children at a luxurious private chalet in Switzerland.
Former Nazi death camp secretary, 96, caught after escape bid
Seventy-six years after the end of World War II, time is running out to bring people to justice for their role in the Nazi system.
Same-sex marriage now legal in 30 countries
Several countries in the Middle East still have the death penalty for homosexuality, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
Merkel visits 'surreal' flood zone as death toll rises
In some areas, police deployed speedboats and divers to retrieve bodies.
Spain through to Euro 2020 semis without Real Madrid players; 'You have to accept criticism' says Barcelona legend
After a rocky start to the tournament, Luis Enrique's selection has made it through to the top 4.
Brutal storms lash Germany, Switzerland and France
At least five people were injured in the German-speaking Swiss cantons, including a cyclist who suffered head injuries from hailstones.
Real Madrid transfer target flops as France crash out of Euros
Mbappe missed a crucial shot against Switzerland in extra time as well as a penalty
Eight detained after Vienna attack had previous convictions
In the wake of the attack which killed four people in a popular nightlife area of central Vienna on Monday night, police arrested a total of 16 men.
Spain's ex-king Juan Carlos heads for exile under corruption cloud
Probes are under way in Switzerland and Spain where media regularly publish details of the murky management of funds allegedly paid to the former head of state by Saudi Arabia.
British snowboarder rescued after being buried by an avalanche
A video of a woman being rescued after being hit by an avalanche went viral on social media.
During impeachment trial, Trump will be chilling in Swiss resort
Trump is so confident that his Republican party majority will stay loyal that he sees no risk in jetting to Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum.
Hope that German billionaire lost in Swiss Alps is still alive
Karl-Erivan Haub, he 58-year-old heir to the Tengelmann retail empire, disappeared on Switzerland's famous Matterhorn peak,
Swiss Olympic skier Fabian Bosch wows Instagram with one-handed escalator stunt
Swiss skiier Fabian Bösch pulled off this impressive feat as he ascended the wrong side of an escalator using just one hand.
Swisscom data breach: Personal details of one in ten Swiss citizens stolen
Swiss mobile phone operator says data systems were breached in 2017 and contact details of about 800,000 customers compromised.
UK bitcoin crackdown: Regulation being 'very seriously' looked at says Theresa May
Prime minister Theresa May said that cryptocurrency regulation in the UK is being "very seriously" looked at by authorities.
Boris Johnson is 230-year-old Swiss mummy's direct descendant
Scientists' DNA tests on mummified body in Basel church uncover startling link with UK's foreign secretary.
Davos 2018: Capitalism still has much to do before it can claim victory
The global elite gathered at Davos for the World Economic Forum must heed the more sceptical accounts of unstoppable progress.
Trapped Swiss cave explorers could be stuck underground for up to a week
Eight men in Switzerland have been caught by rising water tides in Hölloch cave. They face at least 48 more hours in the cave before they can escape.
Donald Trump death threat investigated ahead of Davos visit by Swiss police
Donald Trump will be visiting Switzerland where he will meet world leaders at the World Economic Forum.
Refugees and migrants risk hypothermia and avalanches crossing the Alps from Italy to France
They face dangers ranging from losing their footing on steep drops, being struck by falling rocks or succumbing to temperatures as low as minus 9C (15°F)
Boiling lobsters alive is cruel, Swiss court rules
New animal protection laws by Swiss Federal Council rule on more humane way of killing lobsters and cracks down on illegal puppy farming.
In pictures: Thousands of tourists stranded as Swiss resort of Zermatt is cut off by heavy snow
Around 13,000 tourists have become stranded by heavy snow in Zermatt, at the foot of Switzerland's famous Matterhorn.
Man gets wallet back after ten years - including special banknote that he had saved since 1989
Kosovo-born Pjeter Marku told the incredible story of how he was reunited with his old wallet and a special memento that he had held onto since 1989.
You can understand why the Irish are getting tetchy about Brexit
Ireland's position is that the UK should stay in the customs union, but this is plainly not going to happen.
Outside the EU, Britain can copy Singapore or Switzerland – but we have to decide now
The UK has three realistic options: join the European Free Trade Association; postpone Brexit to 31 December 2020; or walk away from talks now.
World Cup 2018: Switzerland and Croatia through as Northern Ireland left disgruntled
Switzerland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 over two legs while Croatia, having thumped Greece 4-1 in the first leg, are on their way to Russia.
Swiss bankers dismiss 'overtly pessimistic' UK finance job loss scenarios post-Brexit
Anecdotal evidence given to IBTimes UK in Zurich suggests the country's banks are actually looking to hire more employees in London.