Switzerland

The Strong Greek Color at This Year’s Bal des Débutantes in Paris

This year’s Bal des Débutantes in Paris had a distinct Greek touch. Among the glamorous attendees were Sophia Yadikiaroglou, Cornelia Manou, and Marilia Vamvakidi, three young women from prominent Greek families who made their official debut at the international jet-set salons.

Margarita Mikhneva, a pioneering figure in Bulgarian investigative journalism, has passed away at the age of 72 in Geneva, Switzerland, following a prolonged battle with cancer. Her death was confirmed by the Focus news agency.

The Bulgarian Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its strategic priorities for 2025, emphasizing innovative marketing approaches, digitalization, and partnerships with global media outlets.

The European qualification draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, hosted by the USA, Mexico, and Canada, took place today at FIFA headquarters in Zurich. Bulgaria's national football team was drawn into Group E, alongside either Spain or the Netherlands, Turkey, and Georgia.

Switzerland is preparing to modernize its extensive network of nuclear bunkers, a move prompted by the increasing global uncertainties, especially after Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Nemo met Elena Tsagrinou backstage at a concert in the Netherlands, where both were present to perform.

The two artists, who have both participated in the Eurovision Song Contest, took to the stage at the Ziggo Dome indoor arena in Amsterdam, where this year’s Het Grote Songfestivalfeest took place.

BELGRADE - Swiss Ambassador to Serbia Anne Lugon-Moulin said on Thursday Switzerland was proud to be a participant of EXPO 2027, to be hosted by Belgrade, and noted that its participation would add an important element to the rich and diverse relations between Switzerland and Serbia.

EU states on Thursday cleared Bulgaria and Romania to become full members of the borderless Schengen zone from the start of next year, officials said.

"It is a historic moment to finally welcome Bulgaria and Romania," said Hungarian Interior Minister Sandor Pinter, whose country holds the EU's rotating presidency.

BELGRADE - The first Serbia-Switzerland Innovation Forum opened in Belgrade on Wednesday, and Serbia's BIO4 campus and the Swiss innovative pharmaceuticals company Novartis signed a MoU at the event.

Greek cuisine has been named the world’s best cuisine in the Taste Atlas awards for 2024-2025, beating out favorites such as Italy and France.

According to Taste Atlas, Greek cuisine has the highest ratings from users in: Netherlands, Germany, Spain, USA, Poland, Switzerland, Portugal, Italy, France, Canada, Turkey.

The Greek dishes with the highest ratings in Taste Atlas