Switzerland is renowned for its policy of neutrality, a position it has maintained for centuries. This neutrality has played a key role in the country’s identity, international relations, and its influence on global peacekeeping.

England’s opening Euro 2022 match against Austria at Old Trafford and their final at Wembley Stadium against Germany brought record crowds (68,871 and 87,192).

The women's Euro 2025 in Switzerland has set a new attendance record, with over 620,000 fans having attended matches even before Sunday's final. European football ruling body UEFA announced the record during the second semi-final between Germany and Spain in Zurich and shared the news on social media platform X late on Wednesday.

A law letting the government block freedom of movement could be a deal-breaker for the EU. Yet a fudge might still be found. Switzerland’s government seems, after decades of hesitation, to have come round on the need for tighter integration with Europe, even if some Swiss would prefer to stop the clock. ■

Laia Cervello Herrero and Megan Feringa analyse the main talking points as Spain set up a semi-final with France or Germany

In this city of rivers and lakes, it’s possible to fit wild swimming, gallery-hopping and innovative dining into a single day – here’s how best to take it all in.

Spain has ruthlessly ended Switzerland’s dreamy midsummer run through its home Women’s European Championship in a 2-0 win in the quarterfinals in Bern.

AR Rahman proudly celebrated his daughter Raheema’s graduation from the Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland. The music legend shared a heartfelt Instagram post, calling her his “little princess” and expressing his joy.