Entertainment
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Swiss wine consumption drops sharply in 2024
Wine consumption in Switzerland saw a notable decline in 2024, falling by nearly 8% compared to the previous year, according to the Federal Office for Agriculture (FOAG). Swiss-produced30 April 2025Read More... -
French publishers and authors sue Meta over AI training with their books
French organizations representing publishers and authors have announced legal action against Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, for allegedly using their13 March 2025Read More... -
Eurovision Basel: nearly 42,000 tickets sell out in minutes
The excitement for the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) 2025 in Basel is at an all-time high, as nearly 42,000 tickets were snapped up within minutes on Wednesday. Fans eager to attend the live30 January 2025Read More... -
France’s Louvre museum in crisis: a call for urgent restoration
The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and home to Leonardo da Vinci's iconic Mona Lisa, is facing critical challenges. Struggling with water leaks, ageing infrastructure, and26 January 2025Read More... -
Miss Nederland contest ends after 35 years, replaced by new empowerment platform
After 35 years, the Miss Nederland beauty pageant has officially come to an end, owner Monica van Ee announced Thursday. The pageant will be replaced by an innovative online platform12 December 2024Read More... -
Brussels to celebrate Art Deco heritage in 2025
A century after the 1925 International Exhibition of Modern Decorative and Industrial Arts in Paris, which coined the term "Art Deco," Brussels will dedicate 2025 to celebrating this influential28 November 2024Read More...
News
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Dutch house prices rise sharply compared to Belgium and Germany
Over the past 20 years, house prices in the Netherlands have surged, with affordability becoming more challenging, especially for single buyers. However, ABN Amro's latest housing marketRead More... -
French Prime Minister François Bayrou shocked as daughter reveals abuse at scandal-hit school
French Prime Minister François Bayrou has said he is "stabbed to the heart" after his eldest daughter, Hélène Perlant, revealed she was among the victims of abuse at a Roman Catholic schoolRead More... -
Swiss police seize scooters reaching over 125km/h
In just one week, police in the Swiss canton of Valais stopped two electric scooters capable of speeds far above the legal limit. Both scooters were confiscated and their owners are now facingRead More... -
German military seeks help from major companies for NATO logistics support
The German army has approached several major companies to explore their ability to support military logistics in the event of a crisis requiring rapid deployment to NATO’s eastern flank,Read More... -
Great St Bernard Tunnel remains closed indefinitely
The Great St Bernard Tunnel continues to be closed with no reopening date in sight. The tunnel was damaged by an avalanche last Thursday near the Toules tunnel on the Swiss side, whichRead More... -
Klaus Schwab steps down as WEF chair
Klaus Schwab has officially stepped down as Chairman of the World Economic Forum’s Board of Trustees, effective immediately. The 88-year-old made the announcement during anRead More... -
Swiss President pays tribute to late Pope Francis
Swiss President Karin Keller-Sutter paid heartfelt tribute to Pope Francis, who passed away on Easter Monday. In a message shared on the social media platform X, she described him asRead More... -
Macron calls Haiti’s independence debt an historic injustice
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged that France’s demand for a massive payment from Haiti in exchange for its independence was a historic injustice. In a statement onRead More...
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Business
Tesla's vehicle sales in Europe dropped by a staggering 45% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA).
French wine and spirits exports dropped for the second consecutive year in 2024, impacted by declining demand for premium products, lower prices, a sluggish Chinese market, and potential
Switzerland experienced a sharp rise in company bankruptcies last year, yet the number of new business registrations also grew. The trends varied significantly across regions and industries.
Belgium’s Federal Public Service (FPS) Economy saw a significant rise in counterfeit product seizures last year, nearly doubling the figures from 2023. This sharp increase is largely attributed to
Once the world’s leading diamond hub, Antwerp's diamond industry is experiencing an unprecedented downturn, according to VRT NWS. The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) reports a
Office vacancy rates are rising across major Swiss cities, even as new office developments are expected to grow in the coming years, according to a recent study.
Switzerland saw a record-breaking 53,000 start-ups registered in 2024, marking a 2.6% increase from the 51,500 established in 2023, according to the Institut für Jungunternehmen (IFJ).
France’s services sector continued to contract in December, but at a slower pace, according to data from S&P Global’s closely-watched survey released on Monday.
A Dutch law firm has reportedly facilitated the Iranian oil industry in evading United States sanctions over several years, according to research conducted by BNR. The firm, International Law
Antwerp’s diamond industry is facing an unprecedented crisis as trade reaches a historic low, according to Gazet van Antwerpen. Imports of rough diamonds into Antwerp have dropped by