Switzerland

Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files

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Noam Bettan, winner of the reality show "The Next Star" poses for a picture after winning the final in Neve Ilan, near Jerusalem, January 21, 2026.
Declassified documents about Nazi doctor Josef Mengele, who fled to Argentina after World War II.

Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele

The Helvetia statue in front of a Swiss flag on the Swiss Parliament building (Bundeshaus) ahead of a press conference on Swiss banks' capital requirements in Bern, Switzerland, April 22, 2026.

Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million

Samelet showroom.

Samelet to market Chinese Chery models in Switzerland


'Long live Palestine,' man screams before murdering tourist in front of her children

The Algerian man reportedly slit the mother's throat, in front of her children, while yelling "Long live Palestine."

Police officers stand guard near a convoy of police vehicles parked outside a court in Algiers, Algeria June 16, 2019.

Switzerland moves to cut UNRWA funding amid terror, antisemitism claims

Swiss lawmakers voted to freeze UNRWA funds, citing links to Hamas and terror incitement in schools.

 A damaged sign is pictured at the headquarters of UNRWA, following an Israeli raid, amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, in Gaza City, July 12, 2024.

Swiss choose Basel as host city for 2025 Eurovision Song Contest

The two Swiss cities were the final candidates chosen according to criteria that included transport connections, hotel capacity and security.

 Nemo representing Switzerland reacts while holding flowers after winning during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, May 11, 2024.

RSF attack on Sudanese village leaves 85 dead amid escalating violence

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces launched a brutal attack on the village of Galgani, killing at least 85 people, including women and children.

 Families flee RSF advances in Sudan's El Gezira state, on Sennar Road in the city of al-Dinder, Sennar state, Sudan, July 18, 2024.

'I want my son back!': Mother of hostage confronts UNRWA head at Switzerland speech

Ayelet Samerano, mother of hostage Yonatan, highlighted UNRWA's involvement in the October 7 attacks and hostage-taking.

Ayelet Samerano, mother of Yonatan Samerano who was murdered on October 7, confront UNRWA head Philippe Lazzarini in Switzerland. August 1, 2024.

Discovering the hidden gems of Switzerland's Rhine: A serene getaway

Explore the scenic beauty and medieval charm of Schaffhausen along the Swiss Rhine, with affordable travel tips, breathtaking sights, and the best of local hospitality in this underrated Swiss town.

 THE MIGHTY river plunges at the Rhine Falls

Iraq exhibits ancient artifacts returned by US and other countries

Iraqi authorities have been trying to retrieve thousands of archaeological relics missing since the US invasion in 2003.

 Ancient artifacts, that were stolen from Iraq and returned after they were seized by the U.S. government, are displayed at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Baghdad, Iraq July 8, 2024.

From Switzerland to Jerusalem: Sarah Ebel Freiman's story of aliyah

Though Sarah was originally named Barbara, her mother told her later that she would have preferred the name Sarah or Rebecca, and so upon conversion, she chose Sarah. 

 SISTERS SARAH and Judith in Zurich.

In Switzerland, our darkest history is repeating itself  - Opinion

The besiegement of Swiss universities by pro-Palestinian groups has shocked Swiss citizens.

 Students take part in a pro-Palestinian protest at the University of Lausanne, in Lausanne, Switzerland, May 6, 2024.

Swiss experts produce sustainable chocolate amid cacao tree decimation

As bugs threaten to decimate cacao trees in South America, but experts can now harness the full potential of the cocoa fruit.

 Cocoa beans