Swiss companies bemoan the loss of a reliable partner, and called the 32 percent tariff “incomprehensible.”
Category: Switzerland
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Martha Argerich, the Elusive, Enigmatic ‘Goddess’ of the Piano
At 83, the Argentine-Swiss pianist is at the peak of her powers. But she doesn’t want to talk about it.
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Edith Mathis, Radiant Swiss Soprano, Is Dead at 86
Known for her interpretations of Bach, Mozart and Weber, she was praised for her clear, bright voice and her perfect intonation even on the highest notes.
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A Swiss Ski Chalet That Calls to Mind a Spy Movie
Plus: a Muji designer’s museum show, deodorant inspired by “The Iliad” and more recommendations from T Magazine.
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Basel Will Host Eurovision Song Contest (Unless Its Taxpayers Revolt)
Many in the Swiss city celebrated the announcement. But after a debate about the cost, a conservative party wants a referendum over whether the public should pay.
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This Safari Plans to Stalk Wild Swiss Watches
GMT magazine has organized a fall itinerary with visits to several high-end brands and exhibitions.
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Sylvain Saudan, ‘Skier of the Impossible,’ Is Dead at 87
His audacious descents around the world inspired a generation of extreme skiers. “One mistake,” he once said, “you die.”
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Racing to Retake a Beloved Trip, Before Dementia Takes Everything
My dad always remembered his childhood journey through Europe. Now, with Alzheimer’s claiming his memories, we tried to recreate it.
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A Mainstay of Shopping Malls Earns a Grander Accolade
Winner of a Challenge prize, the Raymond Weil brand is making a play for the enthusiast audience.
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A Watchmaker Who Seizes the Moment
Ups and downs in the industry, coupled with a tragic loss, have taught Ludovic Ballouard that the most important time is now.
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Hermès Created a Shape for Its New Women’s Watch
The house’s creative director says the case’s sculpted form has “a kind of complexity in its simplicity.”