Switzerland

Missing at Davos: World Economic Forum agenda should have covered antisemitism - opinion

To ignore the spread of antisemitism at a gathering that claims to champion global cooperation would be a moral and strategic failure.

A woman holds up a sign that reads "anti-semitism kills" between police officers as people take part in a Hanukkah candle-lighting organized by the Campaign Against Antisemitism and Chabad in Parliament Square in central London on December 15, 2025.
French President Emmanuel Macron holds a press conference during a European Union leaders' summit, in Brussels, Belgium December 19, 2025.

France asks for NATO exercise in Greenland, ready to contribute to it, Macron says

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF), in Davos, Switzerland, January 21, 2026.

Trump: US 'seeking immediate negotiations to discuss acquisition of Greenland' at Davos WEF

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein, in Tehran on January 18, 2026.

'Akin to inviting Hitler': Iran's FM disinvited from Davos following backlash


Swiss archaeologists find 'sensational' 14th-century gauntlet

Only five 14th-century gauntlets have been discovered in Switzerland, none as well preserved as this Kyburg gauntlet, according to the Zurich cantonal infrastructure department.

 Gauntlet for the Left Hand, German, Augsburg, gilt copper ornament attributed to Jörg Sigman.

Switzerland says Israel's President Herzog subject of criminal complaints at Davos

The Office of the Swiss Attorney General would not reveal details about the nature or number of the complaints or who had lodged them.

 President Isaac Herzog Isaac Herzog speaks at the President's house in Jerusalem, December 18, 2023

Switzerland blocks bid to end funding for UN Palestinian agency after outrage

On Thursday, the upper house of parliament opted not to axe the agency's funding by 23 to 21 votes, a decision that was warmly welcomed by UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini.

 AN UNRWA healthcare center in Nablus.

Gunman kills two in Swiss alpine town, police launch manhunt

Initial research suggested he knew his victims, but investigators were still working on establishing his motive, police said.

Police secure the area after a shooting in the Swiss town of Sion, Switzerland, December 11, 2023.

Swiss government stops funding for three Palestinian NGOs

An Israeli watchdog said the affected groups had ties to the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine.

 People hold candles during a demonstration organised by the Switzerland-Israel Association against the attacks by Hamas, outside the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, October 11, 2023.

Blue-and-white earns draw with Swiss on Weissman’s late tally

The blue-and-white hosted Switzerland at the Puskás Akadémia Pancho Aréna in Felcsút due to the ongoing war with Hamas as Israel.

 SHON WEISSMAN (center) celebrates after scoring Israel’s equalizing goal late in the 1-1 draw against Switzerland.

130 Gaza border area kids taken to Hungary to watch Israeli soccer team

"We want to provide an opportunity for the people of Israel to unite around an event that embodies national pride and a triumph for the Blue and White," the initiative's organizer said.

 A delegation of Israelis flew to Hungary to watch their national team compete against Romania and Switzerland.

Blue-and-white drops points against Kosovo

With Euro hopes hanging by a thread, Israel to wrap up its campaign vs Switzerland, Romania, Andorra

ISRAEL DEFENDER Miguel Vitor (left) and the National Team were a step behind Milot Rashica (right) and Kosovo throughout their Euro Group I qualifier on Sunday night at Fadil Vokrri Stadium in Pristina, which the visiting blue-and-white lost 1-0.

Basel Switzerland’s kosher chef mensch and menschette

While Basel was a hub of Jewish activity in the past, most recently only one kosher restaurant has survived.

 FROM LEFT, Elli Benaiah, Meyer Harroch, Mirjam Benaiah, Barbara Angelakis, and Michelle Landau.

A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.

The Catholic Church prohibits non-Catholic professors from teaching “doctrinal” courses such as philosophy, liturgy, scripture, Catholic theology, and fundamental theology, at the university.

 A VIEW OF the 14th century Chapel Bridge in Lucerne.