Switzerland
Noam Bettan takes second place at Eurovision, Switzerland to release Mengele files
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Switzerland to release sealed files on Nazi doctor Josef Mengele
Poll shows Swiss evenly split on proposal to cap population at 10 million
Samelet to market Chinese Chery models in Switzerland
'Being there is already a victory': Yuval Raphael meets Herzog ahead of Eurovision
"Your story is incredible, and every time I hear the song, my heart swells with pride," Herzog said
Switzerland to enact Hamas ban from May 15
The law, which came in the wake of Hamas' attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, gives Swiss authorities "the necessary tools to take action against Hamas activities."
Swiss Fencing Association issues apology over anti-Israel snub
The athletes acted out of "personal feelings of discomfort and general empathy toward the situation" rather than out of political considerations, the letter reportedly stated.
Heirs of Jewish collector settle over Nazi-looted Manet painting in Emil G. Bührle collection
This was just one of more than 250 pieces of artwork hanging in the original owner's villa in Poland before the SS forced him to sell his property in 1935.
October 7 survivors to accompany Yuval Raphael to Eurovision
The teams accompanying Raphael are afraid to reveal their names for safety and security reasons
Swiss fencers turn backs on gold-winning Israeli team in medal ceremony
Israel's foreign minister, Gideon Sa'ar, congratulated his team but criticized the Swiss team for its "disrespectful behavior."
Eurovision audience to be permitted to wave Palestinian flags this ceremony
Singers participating, however, are only allowed to display the flag of their country on stage and are prohibited from displaying pride flags or flags of other countries at all official events.
Antisemitic incidents increased by 90% in French-speaking Switzerland in 2024, report finds
More than half of these incidents (52.5%) were categorized as "traditional" forms of antisemitism, while 14.4% were related to antizionism, as explained by the CICAD.
Nearly fifty percent rise in antisemitic incidents from 2023 to 2024 - Swiss study
In 2024, Switzerland reported 221 antisemitic incidents in the German, Italian, and Romansh areas, up from 155 in 2023.
Rabbinical Court denies woman's cremation request, orders Jewish burial
The court ruled that the woman was not competent to make decisions regarding her body or inheritance, invalidating the will and ordering that her remains be transported to Israel for burial.
