Liechtenstein, a small yet picturesque principality nestled between Switzerland and Austria, is known for its stunning landscapes, medieval castles, and charming towns. Despite its size, Liechtenstein offers a variety of attractions for visitors to enjoy. Here are five must-visit attractions in Liechtenstein: 1. Explore Vaduz Castle, the official residence of the Prince of Liechtenstein, perched...
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Europe’s best sports resorts and hotels | Active sport holidays
If you’re searching for an active or wellness holiday, Europe offers some of the best sports hotels and resorts in the world. From tennis and hiking to golf and yoga, there are so many European destinations to consider. In what is pretty much our European sports travel bucket list – and in no particular order...
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Switzerland to host peace conference on war in Ukraine, but Russia unlikely to attend
Switzerland said Wednesday it will host a high-level international conference in June aimed at ending Russia’s two-year war on Ukraine but acknowledged that Moscow is unlikely to join the peace process. The conference is set for June 15-16 at the lakeside Burgenstock resort near Lucerne and could draw top officials from dozens of countries. Swiss...
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‘Absolutely shocked’: Aussie tourists stunned by insane cost of burger
Two Australian travellers were left “absolutely shocked” when they realised they had forked out a whopping $150 for two burgers and chips, and one soft drink, at their hotel in Europe. “We thought they made a mistake,” Maria Antoniou told news.com.au. Maria and her partner Anthony were staying in Grindelwald, a village in Switzerland’s Bernese...
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Moment avalanche sweeps down mountain killing teen & 2 adults at ski resort
THIS is the terrifying moment a monstrous avalanche swept down a Swiss mountain killing a US teen and two adults at a top Alpine ski resort. Chilling footage shows the deadly wave of ice and snow cascading down from the peaks of the Riffelberg in Switzerland, as horrified skiers watch on from afar. 6 Skiers...
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Boomers brace for ‘Group of Death’, Opals set for tough road as 2024 Olympics basketball draw revealed
The Boomers may have collected their first-ever medal at the Olympics in Tokyo but even getting to the second round this year looks a tough challenge for Brian Goorjian. Why? Well, the Olympic basketball draw took place in Switzerland on Wednesday morning [AEDT] and the results were not favourable for Australia’s men’s team. Sure, the...
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Mixed Groupe Partouche results in France, Switzerland
Groupe Partouche reported mixed results in Q1 2024, headlined by a 0.7 per cent increase in gross gaming revenue to €173.2m. Up from €171.9m a year ago, the GGR in France remains stable at €153.8m. However, Groupe Partouche admitted contrasting performances across its business units. Slot machine revenue rose by 1.4 per cent to €121.2m...
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‘Catastrophic’ fate of missing skiers
Five of six cross-country skiers who went missing in the Swiss Alps over the weekend have been found dead, police confirmed Monday, with the search still on for the last person. The group of skiers, aged 21 to 58 and including five members of the same family, left the luxury ski resort town of Zermatt...
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India-EFTA deal happened because both sides respected sensitivities: Swiss official
India and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) bloc were able to stitch together a trade deal after negotiations spread over just a year because both sides respected each other’s sensitivities and aimed for a balanced agreement, a top Swiss official said on Sunday. Swiss state secretary for economic affairs Helene Budliger Artieda met commerce...
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16 years in the making, key details of India’s pact with four-nation European trade bloc
India signed a free trade pact on Sunday with a group of European nations – Switzerland, Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein – committing to reduce tariffs, while New Delhi receives $100 billion in investments over the next 15 years. India and the members of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) held 21 rounds of talks over...
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Rarely-enforced rule costs star $385k, exposes ruthless flip side to LIV Golf
LIV Golf showed what a serious business it can be on the weekend after dishing out a brutal penalty to new recruit Adrian Meronk that cost him about A$385,000. The Pole was penalised for slow play in Jeddah and handed a one-shot penalty. It dropped him from a share of fifth-place with Jon Rahm to...