Zurich: News

ETH Zurich researchers develop 1st ever fully functional mechanical qubit

A team of scientists at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich, has successfully created the world's first fully functional mechanical qubit.

13 Sep 2024

Dubai

Blackstone considers selling $7 billion visa company VFS Global 

Blackstone Inc. is reportedly contemplating the sale of its majority stake in VFS Global, a leading visa outsourcing and technology services firm.

14 Jul 2024

Milan

Taylor Swift's Milan show: Bug bite, lyric twist, wardrobe switch!

Taylor Swift's inaugural Eras Tour concert in Milan was briefly disrupted when the 34-year-old singer swallowed a bug during her secret songs segment, again!

17 Jun 2024

Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Singapore become most expensive expat cities in 2024

Hong Kong and Singapore, two significant regional finance hubs, have been identified as the world's most expensive cities for expatriates in 2024.

18 Apr 2024

Toronto

6 men arrested in 'Netflix-worthy' Toronto gold heist 

Six people have been arrested in connection with what investigators describe as the "largest" ever gold heist in the history of Canada.

22 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

A safety checklist for your alpine adventure in Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich serves as a portal to the majestic Alps, situated at Switzerland's core.

18 Mar 2024

Travel And Tourism

Zurich's chocolate atelier adventure: Top recommendations

Zurich is not just about pristine lakes and impressive mountains; it's also a haven for chocolate lovers.

30 Nov 2023

Asia

World's most expensive cities and economic realities

As 2023 unfolds, the pervasive global cost of living crisis continues unabated, significantly impacting urban dwellers.

30 Nov 2023

Singapore

Singapore tops list of most expensive cities for 9th time

Singapore and Zurich have been named the world's most expensive cities in 2023, according to a report by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).

18 Sep 2023

Mads Mikkelsen

ZFF 2023 to honor Mads Mikkelsen with Golden Eye Award

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen is set to be honored with the prestigious Golden Eye Award at the upcoming 19th edition of the Zurich Film Festival (ZFF).

29 Feb 2020

Facebook

Google employee in Zurich contracts coronavirus: Details here

A Google employee has contracted the novel coronavirus.

21 Oct 2019

Florida

The five best hotels in the world

Recently, popular travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler announced the results of its 32nd annual Readers' Choice Awards.

09 Oct 2019

Switzerland

Heading to Zurich? Try these five lesser-known hidden gems

On the face of it - Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland may look like any other sophisticated European city with its own set of sights, museums and restaurants.

10 Jan 2018

iPhone

Swiss store evacuated after iPhone battery overheats, one injured

Cases of phone batteries exploding have become common. But evacuation of a store because of it is rarely heard of.