Switzerland

New Swiss supercomputer ranked sixth most powerful in the world

Switzerland has recently unveiled the country's new supercomputer, ‘Alps’, which has already been ranked as the sixth most powerful supercomputer in the world. The supercomputer, which was only 60% operational when the 'Top 500' global supercomputer rankings were published this June, is expected to rise in rank once fully functional.
16 September 2024, 11:05 AM

Southgate under pressure as England face Swiss test

England's European Championship campaign looked dead and buried before it was salvaged by a remarkable last-gasp goal from Jude Bellingham in the round of 16, but they have barely made their presence felt in Germany.
6 July 2024, 06:30 AM

Shaqiri stunner moves Swiss to verge of last 16 after Scotland draw

Shaqiri produced one of the goals of the tournament so far as the former Liverpool forward punished Anthony Ralston's woeful backpass with a brilliant curler from 20 yards.
20 June 2024, 02:17 AM

How Switzerland is preparing for the quantum computing revolution

Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation (GESDA), an independent research foundation based in Switzerland, is already looking beyond AI, with the belief that quantum computing is going to be the next big technological disrupter. 
11 April 2024, 05:02 AM

Visa, sponsor issues put champion cyclist's World Duathlon dream in danger

In the last 6-7 years, Rakibul Islam (30) played a key role in popularising cycling as a sport among the younger generation of Bangladesh. But the national gold medal winning cyclist’s is now going through uncertain times regarding his participation in the Duathlon Championship-2023 in Switzerland) due to sponsorship and visa complications.
11 August 2023, 05:59 AM

Classy Bonmati takes five-star Spain into World Cup quarters

Aitana Bonmati played a starring role with a brace and two assists as Spain crushed Switzerland 5-1 at Eden Park on Saturday to march into the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup for the first time in their history.
5 August 2023, 07:04 AM

Switzerland, Norway qualify for Women's World Cup last 16

Switzerland and Norway qualified for the last 16 of the Women's World Cup on Sunday as co-hosts New Zealand were eliminated along with the Philippines.
30 July 2023, 09:28 AM

Bayern sign Sommer from Gladbach to replace injured Neuer

Bayern Munich have signed Switzerland goalkeeper Yann Sommer from Borussia Moenchengladbach to replace injured Manuel Neuer, the German champions said on Thursday.
19 January 2023, 15:19 PM

Portugal 2-1 Switzerland: What's your prediction?

Portugal coach Fernando Santos has been boosted by news that key midfielder Otavio should be fully fit and ready to play in their World Cup last-16 match against Switzerland on Tuesday.
6 December 2022, 14:24 PM

Portugal coach Santos 'not happy' with Ronaldo World Cup gesture

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said he was unimpressed with Cristiano Ronaldo's behaviour after the forward reacted angrily when substituted during the team's final group game at the World Cup in Qatar.
5 December 2022, 15:58 PM

FIFA probes 'incidents' during Serbia World Cup game

FIFA said on Monday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the Serbian football association following the team's bad-tempered World Cup clash with Switzerland.
5 December 2022, 14:54 PM

Switzerland edge Serbia in goalfest to reach last 16

Switzerland reached the World Cup knockout round for the third successive tournament after prevailing 3-2 over Serbia on Friday to finish runners-up in Group G and set up a last 16 showdown with Portugal.
2 December 2022, 21:13 PM

Group G permutation: Who will join Brazil in last 16?

Brazil have already cemented their spot in the last 16 and will go through as group champions as long as they avoid defeat against third-placed Cameroon, who would first need to win but would have to bank on other results going their way to qualify.
2 December 2022, 14:40 PM

Casemiro stunner takes Brazil through to last 16

A Brazil side lacking spark without the injured Neymar needed a late strike from Casemiro to edge out Switzerland 1-0 on Monday as the five-time winners secured their place in the World Cup last 16 with one game to spare.
28 November 2022, 17:41 PM

Brazil 1-0 Switzerland: What’s your prediction?

Five-time champions Brazil will face Switzerland on Monday without their talisman Neymar and ever-reliable full back Danilo, both of whom were ruled out by ankle injuries suffered in their opening 2-0 win against Serbia at the World Cup on Thursday.
28 November 2022, 07:05 AM

Switzerland 2-1 Cameroon: What’s your prediction?

Switzerland hope to secure early points in a tough Group G when they face Cameroon in their World Cup opener on Thursday after a year of solid performances on the European stage.
24 November 2022, 09:45 AM

More mature Xhaka brings steel to Switzerland midfield

Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka can swing from the sublime to the ridiculous in a matter of moments, but on his day he is the driving force of his team’s midfield and has featured in every one of their games at the last two World Cup finals.
10 November 2022, 05:50 AM

5 international travel destinations to visit in summer 2022

Here are 5 international destinations to visit this summer to get away from your hectic daily life.
16 May 2022, 11:19 AM

New ranking reveals the 'best countries' in the world 2018

A new ranking that evaluated countries on everything from economic influence, power, citizenship and quality of life, has declared Switzerland the world's best country for 2018.
24 January 2018, 07:40 AM

70 locomotives to be procured from Switzerland

Some 70 locomotives will be procured from Switzerland to improve Bangladesh Railway services. To import the locomotives, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has almost been completed for signing by the two sides.
13 July 2017, 11:20 AM