Business Gault Millau Names Vegetarian Chef Dominik Hartmann Switzerland’s Chef of the Year October 6, 2026 Dominik Hartmann of Magdalena in Rickenbach is Gault Millau Switzerland's Chef of the Year 2027, the first time the guide has given
Politics Pedro Sánchez Calls a Snap Spanish Election After Congress Rejects Housing Decrees October 6, 2026 Spain will hold an early general election on 29 November after the lower house voted down two government housing decrees, ending months
Politics Race to Succeed Guy Parmelin Opens as People’s Party Hopefuls Emerge October 6, 2026 Guy Parmelin leaves the Federal Council at the end of December. Names from all corners of the Swiss People's Party are already
Politics Federal Council Backs a VAT Rise to Fund the 13th AHV Pension Payment October 6, 2026 The Swiss government supports lifting the standard VAT rate from 8.1% to 8.5% to pay for the 13th old-age pension instalment, ahead
Royals Crown Princess Victoria Champions Children’s Health at Sweden’s Pep Day September 28, 2026 The Swedish crown princess and her family joined a mass activity day in Stockholm founded by Prince Daniel to get children moving.
Royals Queen Mary Wears a 19th Century Heirloom to Unveil King Frederik’s Portrait September 28, 2026 At Frederiksborg Castle the Danish queen marked the unveiling of King Frederik X's official portrait, pairing a gold gown with a bracelet
Royals Queen Maxima Takes Her Financial Health Mission to the UN General Assembly September 28, 2026 As the UN Secretary-General's Special Advocate for Financial Health, the Dutch queen spent UN week in New York pressing the case for
Royals William and Kate Join Tom Cruise for the Royal Premiere of ‘Digger’ September 28, 2026 The Prince and Princess of Wales walked the Leicester Square carpet with Tom Cruise for a charity gala screening, with Kate in
Royals The Duchess of Edinburgh Puts Eye Health at the Centre of Her Zambia Tour September 28, 2026 Sophie spent close to a week in Zambia meeting the country's leaders and championing efforts to end preventable blindness, protect wildlife and