Body of climber missing for 37 years is uncovered after ice melts on glacier
The boot and crampons of the missing German climber found in Switzerland(Picture: Reuters) The body of a German climber who has been missing since 1986 has been uncovered on a melting glacier in...
View ArticleMelting glacier exposes body of climber missing since the 1980s
The climber has not been named, but DNA analysis confirmed the body was that of a German man who was 38 when he disappeared in 1986 (Picture: Reuters) Human remains found on a melting Swiss glacier...
View ArticleWhat is the cost of living in Europe? Map shows the most expensive country
Some parts of Europe can be pretty pricey (Picture: Getty Images) The cost of living crisis has hit the UK hard, with millions struggling to make ends meet as high inflation impacts everything from...
View ArticleAirline bosses furious with cabin crew filmed dancing on wing of Boeing 777
A female cabin crew member was seen dancing on the wing of the Swiss International Air Lines plane (Picture: @spottersbrasil/CEN) Cabin crew who were filmed dancing and posing on the wing of a plane...
View ArticleThe best countries in the world have been named
This spot came out on top (Picture: Getty) In need of some travel inspiration? Look no further, as a new ranking of the world’s best countries has been revealed. The findings are a result of a...
View ArticleBody of British hiker missing for three months is found in Swiss mountains
Aidan Roche went missing on the 12th day of a two-week trip in Switzerland (Picture: SWNS) The body of a British hiker who went missing in the Swiss Alps three months ago has been found, his family...
View ArticleThese are the world’s best natural attractions — and four are in Europe
The Irish cliffs have inspired creatives for centuries (Picture: Getty Images) While you can’t deny that landmarks like the Great Pyramids or St Peter’s Basilica are awe-inspiring, some of the most...
View Article10 most dangerous natural attractions in the world — and one is in the UK
Mont Blanc was named as the most dangerous natural attraction in the world (Picture: Getty Images) Natural wonders of the world – like mountain ranges and national parks – draw thousands of tourists...
View ArticleSweden is on a mission to stop people confusing it with Switzerland
Even Biden got it wrong (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) They both begin with ‘Sw’ and have crosses on their flags, so it’s easy to see why some people might get Sweden and Switzerland mixed up. In...
View ArticleMum-of-four suffering ‘torture’ of long Covid wants to end life in Switzerland
Kelly Louise Smith-May, 39, has described her condition as a ‘living death sentence’ (Picture: GoFundMe) A mother-of-four is attempting to raise £10,000 to travel to an assisted dying facility because...
View ArticleFirst picture of suspect on the run after two killed and one injured in shooting
Polie have named and pictured Sébastien Robin as the suspect A man opened fire at a town in Switzerland, killing two people and injuring another. Armed police swooped on two different locations in...
View ArticleGet some cold comfort with the coolest ice hotel breaks – from Canada to Lapland
Hotel de Glace in Quebec, Canada (Picture: Hotel de Glace) Take the coolest break possible by staying at an ice hotel, complete with sleigh rides, fondues and even DIY igloos. Seems a bit weird given...
View Article8 little-known budget ski resorts where passes start from just £15 per day
Your skiing holiday for 2024? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) La Plagne, Breckenridge and Aspen are likely on the ‘must visit’ lists of skiers around the world, but as anyone who has tried to plan...
View ArticleCocaine could soon become legal in European capital city
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video The capital of Switzerland is considering allowing the sale of cocaine for recreational...
View ArticleScientists find a solution for the annoying problem of foggy glasses
A transparent coating of gold is the answer (Picture: ETH Zurich) Annoyed at your glasses fogging up, especially in this freezing weather? Scientists may have finally come up with a permanent solution...
View ArticleMy wife and son were given terminal diagnoses – she chose assisted dying but...
Five years after his mum’s death, Max was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma – a soft tissue and bone cancer – aged 25 (Picture: Brian Sacks) When my children and I accompanied my wife to Switzerland for...
View ArticleMummified ancestor of Boris Johnson did not die of syphilis, reveal new scans
Bone lesions, which are visible in Bischoff’s remains, are a known symptom of untreated late-stage syphilis (Picture: PA) A mummified ancestor of Boris Johnson didn’t die of syphilis, shocked...
View ArticleToblerone to be redesigned and things will never be the same again
New packaging for the chocolate bar includes its founder’s signature, a new typeface, a more generic mountain and will read ‘established in Switzerland’ rather than ‘of Switzerland’ (Picture:...
View ArticleFour bankers convicted after helping Putin’s friend set up Swiss bank accounts
Cellist Sergei Roldugin receiving a medal from Vladimir Putin in September 2016 (Picture: AP) Four bankers have been convicted for managing the bank accounts of one of Vladimir Putin’s friends. The...
View ArticleTiny village on brink of being completely wiped out by collapsing mountain
The village sits under a mountain where two million cubic metres of rock is coming loose (Picture: AP/EPA) Imagine living in a village that could literally be completely wiped off the face of the...
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