Switzerland
To play or not to play: A Swiss theater director comes to Israel to test the murky Wagnerian waters
Milo Rau is clearly determined to dive into the multi-layered, dense underbelly of various situations to divine the whys and wherefores and, hopefully, uncover the real state of play.
Swiss police arrest suspect after rave shooting kills one, wounds five
At least one killed after shots fired at Swiss nightclub as police keep searching for attackers
On this day in history: Theodor Herzl convenes First Zionist Congress in Basel
Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland, Switzerland canceled after antisemitic remarks
Ye's upcoming concerts in Poland and Switzerland have been canceled amid mounting backlash over his past antisemitic remarks, disrupting his international tour plans.
What I discovered about Herzl’s room in Basel
When we celebrate Independence Day, it is easy to forget that the idea of the Jewish State was not born in the desert or in the Middle East, but in Basel, on the cool banks of the Rhine River.
Judge says ‘No case, no ruling’ in Credit Suisse – Simon Wiesenthal Center settlement dispute
In the late 1990s, Holocaust victims sued Swiss banks, arguing that the banks and their predecessor institutions collaborated with the Nazis by refusing to return assets belonging to victims.
Archaeologists unearth at least five Gaul skeletons buried sitting upright during Paris excavations
Burials such as these are unique, as only about 50 “seated skeletons” have been found across a dozen archaeological sites in Europe.
Iranian diplomats in Australia, Denmark seek asylum as war rages on in their home country - report
This comes one week after US President Donald Trump urged Iranian diplomats to seek asylum during an address at the East Room of the White House.
Swiss antisemitism report: Online hate up by 36.9%, real-world incidents fall in 2025
Switzerland saw a 36.9% rise in online antisemitism in 2025, despite real-world incidents dropping. The trend poses growing challenges for Jewish life and safety in the country.
Three artists, three questions: Perspectives on art - opinion
Explore the minds of three artists as they discuss art, creativity, and what makes their work stand out.
Swiss Eurovision winner's trophy shattered while returning to EBU in protest of Israel
Nemo suffered a hand injury shortly after receiving the trophy in 2024 when the notoriously fragile glass trophy broke for the first time.
Israel condemns Swiss commentator's attempt to 'humiliate' athletes at Winter Olympics
The commentary noted that AJ Edelman had defined himself as a Zionist...adding that "one can therefore question his presence in Cortina during these Games."
US-Iran talks reveal diplomatic gaps despite progress, sources tell 'Post'
According to a US official, the Iranians said they would return within two weeks with detailed proposals to bridge some of the remaining gaps with Washington.
