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'No politics' rules to be enforced for upcoming Eurovision song contest

Following last year’s disqualification of Israel’s Eurovision entry and Eden Golan's somewhat contentious participation, the European Broadcasting Union has banned political statements by songwriters; Israel’s 2025 song selection process now emphasizes adherence to these rules while requiring songs to include at least two lines in Hebrew

Ran Boker | 12.30.24

צבע אדום מחוץ להופעתה של עדן גולן בשווייץ

Masked protesters splash red paint at entrance to Eden Golan concert in Switzerland

Israeli singer Eden Golan was invited to perform at a major fundraising event, but outside the venue pro-Palestinian protesters caused a disruption, spilling large amounts of red paint meant to resemble blood and scattering flyers with anti-Israeli messages

Daniel Bettini | 11.26.24

צרפת רצח סטודנטית בת 19 על ידי מהגר ב פריז

Moroccan immigrant, previously slated for deportation, murders 19-year-old in Paris

The body of a 19-year-old student was located in the woods near her dorm and, following a manhunt, the suspect was apprehended in Switzerland, a Moroccan immigrant with a previous rape charge on his record, Incident has sparked debate in France about immigration and enforcement policy

ynet correspondents, Reuters | 09.26.24

Switzerland ranked best country in the world, Israel falls due to war

According to the survey by U.S. News & World Report and the University of Pennsylvania, which included 17,000 respondents, Israel dropped 10 spots, landing at its lowest ranking ever at 46th

Ynet | 09.10.24

Haredi man attacked in suspected hate crime in Switzerland

Victim, 19, says was touring Davos when 2 men approached him and proceeded to strike him while shouting 'free Palestine'

Itamar Eichner | 08.25.24

שוטרים שומרים על בית הכנסת בציריך, שוויץ

Security guards foil attempted arson at Zurich synagogue

Swiss man with reported mental health issues was seen pouring gasoline outside the Agudas Achim Synagogue before fleeing the scene; He was later arrested

Itamar Eichner | 08.11.24

רפעת אל אסד דודו של בשאר אסד נידון למאסר ב צרפת

Switzerland to try Assad's uncle for crimes against humanity

Attorney General's office says al-Assad charged for ordering homicides, acts of torture, cruel treatments, and illegal detentions in February 1982 when he was commander of troops in the western city of Hama

Reuters | 03.12.24

Zurich terrorist swore allegiance to ISIS

Teen with Tunisian roots posts clip announcing intention of killing Jews and hunting other infidels; terrorism experts say he likely received guidance or assistance before launching attack

Daniel Bettini | 03.05.24

Zurich stabbing attack awakens Swiss Jews to imminent terror threat

Muslim teen's stabbing of Jew in Zurich prompts heightened security at Jewish sites and condemnation from Muslim communities in solidarity; victim's condition serious but stable

Nir (Shoko) Cohen, Sharon Kidon | 03.04.24

Haredi stabbed by Muslim teen in Zurich

Swiss police say investigating motive of attack after the victim and perpetrator had been in dispute; Jewish community leader says attacks of this nature are rare but increasing since war began

Itamar Eichner, Tamar Sebok | 03.03.24

אלן סורל פעיל ימין קיצוני שווייצרי-צרפתי בבית משפט ב לוזאן שווייץ

Holocaust denier who called journalist a 'fat lesbian' sentenced to prison

Swiss LGBTQ+ rights groups hail 60-day sentence for Alain Soral, who has already been sentenced to prison in France for denying the Holocaust and founded an 'anti-Zionist' party with the antisemitic comedian Dieudonne

Ynet and agencies | 10.03.23

Israel denies Right of Return for Swiss rabbi

Interior Ministry says it does not recognize Rabbi Zsolt Balkanyi's conversion although his being Jewish was authorized by a rabbi they do accept; 'conversion is a spiritual awakening, not just a religious change' Balkanyi-Keller says

Itamar Eichner | 09.21.23

A 'shit stain' on the balcony - Gipfel Zeitung front page

Antisemitism fears in Davos rise as complaints against Jewish tourists abound

Growing number of complaints about behavior of Orthodox Jewish tourists in Alpine town flood Swiss media along with racist allegations; Local Jewish community alarmed by ‘antisemitic generalizations’; ‘It seems Davos has decided they simply no longer want Jewish tourists’

Daniel Bettini | 09.05.23

The University of Lucerne didn't deny the report, illustration

Swiss university seeks Catholic for advanced Jewish studies

The University of Lucerne stands by its job ad seeking candidates to head theology and Jewish studies, that denies Jewish applicants; the decision draws condemnation and accusations of racism

Itamar Eichner | 08.28.23

שווייץ גניבה קופסת תרומות טיפוס הרים שביל טיפוס דרגת קושי 5

Heist up high: Collection box robbed in the middle of Swiss climbing route

Who broke into the cash box on the Swiss trail of Via Ferrata, the most challenging climbing trail there is, just to steal a few hundred euros? While answers remain elusive, it is believed the theft was premeditated and performed by highly skilled mountain climbers

ynet correspondents | 08.27.23

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