Switzerland
Judge says ‘No case, no ruling’ in Credit Suisse – Simon Wiesenthal Center settlement dispute
In the late 1990s, Holocaust victims sued Swiss banks, arguing that the banks and their predecessor institutions collaborated with the Nazis by refusing to return assets belonging to victims.
Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations
Iranian diplomats in Australia, Denmark seek asylum as war rages on in their home country - report
Swiss antisemitism report: Online hate up by 36.9%, real-world incidents fall in 2025
Yuval Raphael preps for Eurovision as protesters call for her removal
Although her first rehearsal was closed to the public, Raphael's performance reportedly has motifs of a caged bird.
Yuval Raphael shines at her second Eurovision rehearsal
The grand final will air on May 17 at 22:00 on Kan 11, online, on digital platforms, and Kan BOX.
NSC warns Israelis travelling to Eurovision to conceal Jewish, Israeli symbols
The NSC's directives come two days after 70 former Eurovision participants penned an open letter demanding Israel not be allowed to take part.
'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.
