Switzerland

Basel Switzerland’s kosher chef mensch and menschette

While Basel was a hub of Jewish activity in the past, most recently only one kosher restaurant has survived.

By BARBARA ANGELAKIS
03/09/2023

A Swiss university is hiring its next Jewish studies professor. Jews need not apply.

The Catholic Church prohibits non-Catholic professors from teaching “doctrinal” courses such as philosophy, liturgy, scripture, Catholic theology, and fundamental theology, at the university.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
02/09/2023
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US Senators say Credit Suisse did not review all records when probing Nazi-linked accounts

The bank failed to include numerous relevant records in its probe, according to details from an independent reviewer's report obtained and published by the Senate Budget Committee.

By REUTERS
17/08/2023

Scientists discover remains of Europe’s oldest known lakeside village

The site dates back roughly 8,000 years making it older by hundreds of years than other known lakeside sites.

Switzerland finds remains of climber who disappeared on glacier in 1986

Shrinking glaciers due to climate change has led to the discovery of bodies of climbers who disappeared over the last decades.

By REUTERS
27/07/2023

Russian envoy rejects idea of Swiss peace summit on Ukraine

Earlier this month, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky had suggested in a speech to the Swiss parliament that the country could act as a mediator.

By REUTERS
29/06/2023

Swiss-Israeli fintech firm Okoora launches AI-integrated platform

Having experienced significant growth in recent months, the Swiss-Israeli start-up aims to expand its service further into Europe.

The main principles for opening a bank account abroad - comment

According to reports, the number of companies opening bank accounts outside Israel is expected to increase if the crisis continues.

By ILAN GERZI
01/06/2023

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

Turner began her career in the 1950s during the early years of rock and roll and evolved into an MTV phenomenon.

By REUTERS
24/05/2023

Swiss envoy to Tehran summoned by Iranian Foreign Ministry after controversial tweet

The tweet had condemned Iran's recent executions of protestors, whom Iranian media described as "terrorists."

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