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.
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Eurovision 2024: Israel's Eden Golan comes in fifth, Switzerland wins contest
“The Code” by Nemo took the top prize with lyrics about artist coming to terms with their non-binary identity
Hotel in Switzerland offers Israelis a week's stay for NIS 180,000
Near Lake Geneva, a therapeutic hotel offers Israelis kosher food and post-trauma treatments due to the war. Price: Over NIS 200,000 per week,
Swiss vote to ban swastika in crackdown on extremist symbols
The lower house of parliament voted to prohibit one of the most infamous symbols of Adolf Hitler's National Socialist regime following concerns about rising antisemitism.
The power of human touch: A friendly pat on the back improves basketball performance
In difficult situations, physical touches like a hug or a pat on the back can reduce stress, though whether this influences performance in stressful life situations is yet to be studied in detail.
Switzerland to try Assad's uncle for crimes against humanity
The office said in a statement that Rifaat al-Assad, 86, had been charged with "ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments and illegal detentions."
Orthodox Jewish man stabbed in Switzerland, police probe antisemitic attack
The Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities said the Jewish community's security arrangements were being reviewed after the attack.
Switzerland to ban Hamas, affiliated organizations over October 7 massacre
The Swiss government said under the new legislation, Hamas and "cover or successor organizations," as well as organizations or groups that act on its behalf or in its name, will be banned.
Outrage in Davos: Ski rental refuses service to Jews, sparks investigation
The discriminatory stance was revealed through a notice in Hebrew, stating due to "several very annoying incidents," including theft, the service to Jewish individuals would cease.
Palestinian Authority panics, official calls to reverse UNRWA funding cut
UNRWA workers were recently fired from their positions for participating in the October 7 Massacre, leading to several countries deciding to withdraw funding for UNRWA.
The hotel minibar – a golden jubilee and an uncertain future
A significant number of hotels today equip the minibars with just complimentary cold soft drinks. They promote external trays of snacks etc., as their main product.