Switzerland

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael

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.

By WALLA! CULTURE
26/04/2025

Antisemitic incidents increased by 90% in French-speaking Switzerland in 2024

More than half of these incidents (52.5%) were categorized as "traditional" forms of antisemitism, while 14.4% were related to antizionism, as explained by the CICAD.

Nearly fifty percent rise in antisemitic incidents from 2023 to 2024 in Switzerland

In 2024, Switzerland reported 221 antisemitic incidents in the German, Italian, and Romansh areas, up from 155 in 2023.

Rabbinical Court denies woman's cremation request, orders Jewish burial

The court ruled that the woman was not competent to make decisions regarding her body or inheritance, invalidating the will and ordering that her remains be transported to Israel for burial.

Switzerland cancels Geneva Conventions meeting on Palestinian territories, sources say

The country had invited 196 parties to the conventions to participate in Geneva but then told them the gathering had been canceled.

By REUTERS
06/03/2025

Dreaming of Switzerland? This town will pay you to move there

A Swiss town offers a generous grant to families: 20,000 francs per adult and 10,000 per child. But before packing, know the conditions.

By MEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
26/02/2025

Who is Stefanie Eller, the Red Cross official seen alongside Hamas? – opinion

We become irritated when people fail to act as we expect. It infuriates us to see a representative of the organization sitting next to a masked terrorist, signing “release documents” for civilians.

By AMIT SLONIM
23/02/2025

Director of anti-Israel ‘Electronic Intifada’ arrested in Switzerland after entry ban

Head of the Department of Security,  Mario Fehr, said Abunimah is forbidden entry to Zurich, adding "we do not want an Islamist Jew-hater who calls for violence in Switzerland."

 Israel's representative to the Eurovision Song Contest, Yuval Raphael

Nova survivor Yuval Raphael to represent Israel in 2025 Eurovision

"I can't explain how excited and ready I am!! Thank you for giving me the huge privilege and trusting me to represent my people," Raphael said.

22/01/2025

Glitches for Elbit's Hermes 900 in India and Switzerland

This is the second time recently that Elbit Systems' Hermes 900 model has been received unfavorable publicity.

By DEAN SHMUEL ELMAS/GLOBES/TNS
20/01/2025
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