Switzerland

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.

By REUTERS
17/04/2024

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."

By REUTERS
12/03/2024

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 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.

By REUTERS
21/02/2024

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.

By MOTTI VERSES
21/01/2024

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.

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

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.

By REUTERS
19/01/2024
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