Switzerland
Swiss Eurovision winner's trophy shattered while returning to EBU in protest of Israel
Nemo suffered a hand injury shortly after receiving the trophy in 2024 when the notoriously fragile glass trophy broke for the first time.
Israel condemns Swiss commentator's attempt to 'humiliate' athletes at Winter Olympics
US-Iran talks reveal diplomatic gaps despite progress, sources tell 'Post'
Talks on Ukraine war settlement were tense, to continue, source tells Russian agencies
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.
Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian territories, sources say
The country had invited 196 parties to the conventions to participate in Geneva but then told them the gathering had been canceled.
Dreaming of Switzerland? This town will pay you to move there
A Swiss town offers a generous grant to families: 20,000 francs per adult and 10,000 per child. But before packing, know the conditions.
