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Switzerland

La délégation israélienne lors de la cérémonie d'ouverture des Jeux olympiques d'hiver 2026, de Milan-Cortina

2 min

Sport

Olympics: Swiss Broadcaster pulls controversial segment targeting Israeli bobsledder

Management considered that these elements, although factual, were inappropriate in the context of sports commentary.

Read time: 2 min.


FILE - Zurich, Switzerland.

2 min

Iran & Eastern States

Senior Iranian UN diplomat in Geneva defects, seeks asylum in Switzerland

Alireza Jiranieh Hokambad, a minister-counselor in Iran’s delegation, is said to have sought asylum for himself and his family amid fears of persecution linked to Iran’s ongoing political unrest.

Read time: 2 min.


The scene of the fire outside a bar in the town of Crans-Montana, Switzerland, January 2026

2 min

Europe

Dark history of the bar in Switzerland that burned down on New Year's Eve

A couple in their 40s with a rich criminal history, including soliciting prostitution, own the bar in the Swiss Alps where a fire claimed the lives of more than 40 patrons, most of which were teens

Read time: 2 min.


A woman lights a candle near the sealed off Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana, Swiss Alps, Switzerland, Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, where a devastating fire left dead and injured during the New Year's celebrations.

2 min

Europe

Police continue identifying victims of Swiss New Year's fire, many teens among dead

Among the missing is 15-year-old Charlotte Needham, an Israeli citizen who has also lived in Britain and France.

Read time: 2 min.


Les forces de police en Suisse

2 min

Europe

Deadly explosion at Swiss ski resort during New Year’s celebrations

An overnight explosion and fire at a bar in the upscale Swiss resort of Crans-Montana killed dozens of people and injured 100

Read time: 2 min.


File photo of police in Switzerland

2 min

Europe

Multiple injured during a violent anti-Israel protest in Switzerland

Officers responded with water cannons, tear gas, rubber bullets, and batons to disperse the crowd.

Read time: 2 min.


Abu Obeida, spokesman of al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas movement, speaks during an anti-Israel military parade in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip

2 min

Europe

Switzerland ban on Hamas to begin on May 15

A law passed will aim to 'prevent any support for the financing of this terrorist group from Switzerland,' according to the authorities

Read time: 2 min.


File photo of police in Switzerland

2 min

International

Electronic Intifada director arrested in Switzerland for incitement

Controversial anti-Israel activist, Ali Abunimah, was arrested in Zurich due to an entry ban into the territory

Read time: 2 min.


Free Palestine protest in Europe

4 min

Europe

Two Arab-speaking men arrested for antisemitic attack in Switzerland

The victim said the two men, who speak Arabic and French and are rejected asylum seekers in Switzerland, spat on him and knocked off his kippah while shouting "Free Palestine"

Read time: 4 min.


A general view of Tel Aviv, Israel.

2 min

Economy

Vienna ranked world’s most liveable city, Tel Aviv drops 20 places to 112th

In latest Global Liveability Index, Austrian capital is followed by Copenhagen, Zurich, Melbourne and Calgary

Read time: 2 min.


Euro 2024: Germany ties with Switzerland

4 min

Europe

Euro 2024: Germany wins in extra time; Hungarian player collapses on the field

The tournament host managed to equalize 1:1 against Switzerland in the 92nd minute • Hungary beat Scotland 1:0 keeping its hopes alive of qualifying for the next round

Read time: 4 min.


Nemo of Switzerland, who performed the song The Code, celebrates after winning the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, Sunday, May 12, 2024.

3 min

Culture

Eurovision 2024: Switzerland wins most controversial edition of song contest

But the tensions around Israel's participation remained the star of the show

Read time: 3 min.


16 people were arrested while protesting just miles away at the University of New Mexico

2 min

International

Pro-Palestine protests take place worldwide: from Mexican to Swiss universities

"Once people see that UNAM is beginning to mobilize, other universities should start as well"

Read time: 2 min.


People demonstrate outside the European Court of Human Rights Tuesday, April 9, 2024 in Strasbourg, eastern France.

3 min

Environment

Top EU court finds Switzerland violated human rights for failing to address climate crisis

The European Court of Human Rights threw out two similar cases against Portugal and France, but ruled in favor of a group of over 2,000 older Swiss women

Read time: 3 min.


FILE - Zurich, Switzerland.

2 min

Europe

Zurich man in critical condition after suspected anti-Semitic stabbing

The 15-year-old assailant reportedly shouted 'death to the Jews' during an attack on a visibly identifiably Jewish person in Switzerland, as antisemitism rises

Read time: 2 min.


Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky arrives at the European Political Community meeting in Granada, Spain.

2 min

War in Ukraine

Ukraine mulls inviting Russia to peace summit hosted by Switzerland

The proposal focuses on restoring Ukraine's territorial integrity and ensuring the full withdrawal of Russian troops from Ukrainian territory

Read time: 2 min.


Ski Resort

2 min

Europe

Swiss ski resort restaurant refuses to rent sleds to Jewish people

In response to the incident, Swiss authorities have launched an investigation into allegations of discrimination and incitement to hatred

Read time: 2 min.


FILE - Abu Dhabi.

3 min

International

Abu Dhabi named world's safest city — where does Tel Aviv rank?

Several Emirati cities were ranked among the top ten safest, with Tel Aviv coming in within the top fifty, while Jerusalem was ranked 112

Read time: 3 min.


Le président Isaac Herzog lors d'une visite dans la ville de Sderot, dans le sud d'Israël, le 11 octobre 2023

4 min

Diplomacy

Israeli President to speak about hostages, Oct.7 Hamas crimes in Davos

In his effort to urge international community to call for hostages release, Isaac Herzog will give an interview at the main stage of World Economic Forum

Read time: 4 min.


Des palestiniennes passent devant une école gérée par l'Office de secours et de travaux des Nations Unies pour les réfugiés de Palestine (UNRWA) dans la ville de Gaza le 1er décembre 2022

4 min

International

Swiss parliament cancels funding to UNRWA, cites terrorism glorification

Switzerland is UNRWA's ninth largest donor nation

Read time: 4 min.


The headquarters of the Swiss National Bank is seen ahead of their quarterly news conference on economic growth and monetary policy prospects in Zurich, Switzerland.

2 min

Israel-Hamas war

Swiss authorities probe alleged financial links to Hamas

Following the investigation, Switzerland officially declared its stance that Hamas should be categorized as a terrorist organization

Read time: 2 min.


Taliban flags fly at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan.

3 min

Iran & Eastern States

Swiss NGO reports 18 staff members detained in Afghanistan by Taliban

The group confirmed that the individuals were apprehended from its office in Ghor province, central Afghanistan, and subsequently transported to Kabul

Read time: 3 min.


Two orthodox Jews are seen arriving at the Medyka pedestrian border crossing in eastern Poland on February 25, 2022.

3 min

Europe

German travel agency refuses to rent vacation homes to ultra-Orthodox Jews

The company's employee reportedly claimed that was due to Orthodox Jews making more mess than other customers

Read time: 3 min.


The headquarters of the Swiss National Bank is seen ahead of their quarterly news conference on economic growth and monetary policy prospects in Zurich, Switzerland.

2 min

Iran & Eastern States

Frozen Iranian assets transferred to Swiss bank following U.S. deal - report

According to media reports, the Swiss National Bank plans to exchange $6 billion Iranian holdings in won for dollars and then euros in the currency market

Read time: 2 min.


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