EU subsidies for growing bananas on Mount Olympus? A scandal concerning illegally obtained EU agricultural subsidies has rocked Greece and led to a number of resignations.
Record-breaking heat continues to scorch most of Western Europe. Spain broke its June heat record, and extreme temperatures are expected to move toward Germany by midweek.
Canada has withdrawn a tax that could have reaped billions in revenue to bring Donald Trump back to the table. It raises the possibility that other taxes targeting big tech could be in the US president's sights next.
The IDF has shut out the UN, installing its own group to hand out food to the starving Palestinians… except it distributes death instead Read Full Article at RT.com
Tehran expected its nuclear facilities to suffer worse from US attacks, intercepted conversations between Iranian officials reportedly show Read Full Article at RT.com
Citizens of Hong Kong used to rally for democracy every July 1. The National Security Law has kept the streets quiet for the last five years, but the movement's fading slogans still echo in people's minds.
Germany is hoping to buy more drones from Taiwan as an alternative to China. But many financial and political hurdles are slowing down Berlin's trade ties with Taipei.
Funding cuts to international aid organizations mean that medical assistance has dried up for vulnerable people affected by conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
An explosion at a pharmaceutical factory near Hyderabad has left at least 12 people dead and dozens more injured. India's pharmaceutical industry is a major global supplier of generic medicines and vaccines.
Switzerland has strict rules for obtaining citizenship, even for those foreigners who are employed full time and have steady income. Where does this leave freelancers?
From the beginning of the new school year on August 18th, students in public schools in the Swiss canton of Geneva will no longer be allowed to use smartphones on school grounds.
The US president still said that the tech billionaire's attacks on him and his "big, beautiful bill” were "not appropriate” Read Full Article at RT.com
Switzerland will be hit by an episode of extreme heat this week with the public warned to take precautions. Here's what you should expect in your region
The conflict between Armenia's government and church is being fueled by the same groups as in Ukraine, according to Andrey Telizhenko Read Full Article at RT.com
The CHP's presidential candidate is in prison, and its chairman under investigation. Now, a court case is looming. Turkey's largest opposition party, the CHP, is facing a litmus test.
With temperatures in Spain setting new records for June, authorities warn the heat will intensify through midweek in Europe. The tennis tournament Wimbledon is set for its hottest opening day on record.
Working while temperatures exceed 30C is not only unpleasant, but can also be dangerous to health and safety. What are Swiss employers' responsibilities in such cases?
Heatwave alerts issued for Switzerland; expert advises travellers heading to the US to 'clean up' their phones; and more news in our roundup on Monday.
The rally, organized by Florian Philippot and his party The Patriots, called for France's exit from NATO as well as a 'Frexit' Read Full Article at RT.com
British spies hunted a suspected Russian mole for 20 years but dropped the case after finding no proof, according to The Guardian Read Full Article at RT.com
During recent protests by young Kenyans against authoritarian policies, the media was banned from reporting live. Observers have called it a dangerous precedent that will only fuel the drive for a healthier democracy.
Five out of six countries along the border with Russia and Belarus plan to secure their borders with land mines, aiming to protect NATO's eastern flank from a possible attack. But the plan is highly controversial.
The student-led protest in Belgrade follows months of nationwide rallies against President Aleksandar Vucic's government, with organizers threatening to launch a civil disobedience campaign.
Smoking is now forbidden on beaches, in parks and other public spaces in France. The new rules aim to protect children being harmed by passive smoking.
Russian Orthodox clerics have condemned the lowercase spelling of 'God', calling it disrespectful and rooted in Soviet-era atheism Read Full Article at RT.com
Calls in Iran for the execution of the UN nuclear watchdog's chief are unacceptable, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman told RT that the nation's nuclear program remains peaceful despite recent Israeli and US strikes Read Full Article at RT.com
Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of the Hungarian capital despite police banning the event. Attendees risk a fine and organizers could face a one-year prison sentence.
When young Kenyans demonstrated against authoritarian policies on Wednesday, the media was banned from reporting live. Observers say it's a dangerous precedent that will only fuel the drive for a healthier democracy.
Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of the Hungarian capital despite police banning the event. Attendees risk a fine and organizers could face a one-year prison sentence.
In one of the biggest cocaine busts in UK history, British authorities discovered 2.4 metric tons of the drug in a ship that arrived in London from Panama.
Tens of thousands of protesters braved monsoon rains in Bangkok to protest against Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her handling of the ongoing border dispute with Cambodia.
Tens of thousands of people marched in the streets of the Hungarian capital in the face of a police ban and government hostility. Attendees risk a fine and organisers could face a one-year prison sentence.
The Hungarian prime minister has also warned that the EU's rush to admit Ukraine would bring conflict to the heart of Europe Read Full Article at RT.com
Moscow is increasingly attacking Ukrainian cities with Shahed drones flying at high altitude. Could interceptor drones provide a better and cheaper solution than traditional air defense?
Ships in the Red Sea have begun signaling false Russian and Chinese ties to reduce the risk of potential attacks, Reuters has reported Read Full Article at RT.com
Iran's regime has executed several people and arrested hundreds, as it seeks to keep domestic opposition in check. Its power projection abroad has been weakened following war with Israel.
Yes, this may sound like an oxymoron, since 'Switzerland' and 'money saving' are not usually used in the same sentence. But despite what you may think, you can cut some of your costs while vacationing in this expensive country.
Naturalisation has often been seen as the best way to secure the right to live in a country and to be able return any time, but this notion is becoming "increasingly fragile”, a new report reveals.
Civilians are among the injured after a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a military convoy in North Waziristan Read Full Article at RT.com
The annual Budapest Pride march this year is expected to go ahead in the face of a police ban and government hostility. Organizers said they expect tens of thousands of people from dozens of nations to attend the event.
Ukraine's Vladimir Zelensky is "politically dead” and clings to power to avoid answering for his crimes, Vassily Nebenzia has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The first heat waves of the summer are hitting Europe, triggering wildfires and health warnings. Weather forecasters say such phenomena are becoming more common each year.
A treaty between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo comes as the United States tries to reassert its role as a global mediator under President Donald Trump. But it leaves many unanswered questions.
To bolster his hostile stance toward Ukraine, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban organized a nonbinding referendum on Ukraine's EU bid. He sees the result as a mandate to continue his anti-Ukraine policies.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos married his fiancée Lauren Sanchez in a controversial three-day celebration. Estimated to cost up to $56 million, the guest list included Hollywood stars, athletes and even royalty.
The Ukraine conflict should be viewed as part of the West's "centuries-old war” with Russia, Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia has said Read Full Article at RT.com
The two countries sealed a deal which could bring peace to the war-battered region of eastern DR Congo. US Secretary of State Rubio called the agreement "an important moment."
US President Donald Trump accused the Islamic Republic's Supreme Leader of ingratitude for claiming to have won the war with Israel Read Full Article at RT.com
Attacks on nuclear facilities blatantly violate international norms and endanger people all over the globe, Alexander Lukashenko has warned Read Full Article at RT.com
A Russian Foreign Ministry official has pointed to an inconsistency between the "Russia threat” timeline and spending commitments Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised the efforts of his US counterpart Donald Trump to resolve the Ukraine conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
The West has repeatedly betrayed Russia both with NATO expansion and resolving the Ukraine conflict, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Refugee status is sometimes denied on grounds that people can relocate to safer parts of Ukraine, according to the newspaper Read Full Article at RT.com
German federal prosecutors have charged a teenager with aiding in the preparation of a suspected terrorist attack targeting a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last summer.
Draft memorandums by the sides on settling the conflict should be discussed at the next round of talks, the Russian president has said Read Full Article at RT.com
Russia's Defense Ministry says it hit a Ukrainian military airfield using hypersonic Kinzhals, drones and long-range precision weapons Read Full Article at RT.com
On average, public school vacations in Switzerland last about six weeks — with some cantons, like Aargau, offering less vacation time, and others (Ticino) more.
Swiss government is setting new immigration rules, and major train disruptions are underway — these are among the news that The Local reported this week. You can catch up on everything in this weekly roundup.
A group of workers just 400 meters away from the Zaporozhye NPP reactor units was targeted, according to the facility's management Read Full Article at RT.com
The ceasefire between Israel and Iran seems to be holding. Other countries in the region maintain ambiguous attitudes towards the 12-day war and would prefer stability to regime change, or even picking sides.
The Swiss government is seeking to enforce two measures concerning foreign residents: one related to the work permit types and the other to family reunification.
The 18th package was reportedly removed from the agenda of the EU leaders' summit due to resistance from Hungary and Slovakia Read Full Article at RT.com
Choosing a military solution over a negotiated one in dealing with Iran is is a throwback to US unilateralism and regime change policies Read Full Article at RT.com
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to wed his fiancee Lauren Sanchez in a controversial three-day celebration. Estimated to cost up to $56 million, the guest list includes Hollywood stars, athletes and even royalty.
The defense ministers of India and China discussed the decades-long territorial dispute between the two countries. The China-India border is the longest disputed frontier in the world.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to wed his fiancee Laura Sanchez in a controversial three-day celebration. Estimated to cost up to $56 million, the guest list includes Hollywood stars, athletes and even royalty.
China said it has reached an agreement on a trade deal framework with the United States. Earlier, US President Donald Trump announced that the two sides had signed a deal.
A government-appointed commission announced that Germany would raise its minimum wage twice over the next two years. The move would give Germans the second-highest minimum wage in the EU, after Luxembourg.
Hungary has blocked EU accession talks with Kiev by vetoing a joint statement on Ukraine at the bloc's Foreign Affairs Council Read Full Article at RT.com
The US president is eyeing several incentives to convince Tehran to agree to walk back from uranium enrichment, the network claims Read Full Article at RT.com
A new special tribunal is to prosecute leading Russian politicians, including President Vladimir Putin, for the war of aggression against Ukraine. Legal action is already underway in other courts.
In order to reduce the development of resistance to antibiotics, the Swiss government decided to review the legal framework needed for dispensing these medicines.
French President Emmanuel Macron has urged Iran not to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons Read Full Article at RT.com
An EU report concluded Israel might be breaching human rights in Gaza. The bloc could suspend a major trade deal, but it won't. A brief hardening towards Israel appears to have dissipated after recent tensions with Iran.
The US president praised the event as the "most productive in history” amid reports that everything was arranged so as not to upset him Read Full Article at RT.com
In his first big interview after his release, Belarusian opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski tells DW about the conditions in prison, his wife's transformation and hope for the people of Belarus.
Greece is experiencing its first heat wave of the summer. A large wildfire broke out south of Athens, prompting evacuations as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius.
In his first big interview after his release, Belarussian opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski tells DW about the conditions in prison, his wife's transformation and hope for the people of Belarus.
Opportunity cards, migration agreements, a so-called "Consular Service Portal": All these measures combined are supposed to attract foreign skilled workers to Germany. But why are so few actually coming?
Togo's opposition plans further rallies after earlier anti-government protests led to dozens of arrests. Many, especially young people, reject a new order which could allow Faure Gnassingbe to stay in power for good.