Switzerland

Switzerland reopens its embassy in Tehran after two-week closure

Before the closure, Switzerland’s intelligence service said that Iranian espionage posed a growing threat to Swiss diplomats.

 (Illustrative) Iranian and Switzerland flags.
A cordon tape is seen at the garden in front of the tower, where the body of the Swiss embassy's first secretary was found after falling from a building, in Tehran, Iran May 4, 2021.

Mystery deaths in Tehran sparks concern over Swiss diplomats safety

 Palestinians receive aid distributed by the Emirates Red Crescent in Gaza City, June 26, 2025.

Swiss move to dissolve Gaza aid delivery group's Geneva branch

 THE ISRAEL Under-18 team celebrates in August 2024 after qualifying for this year’s U19 World Championships, a tournament that is now in jeopardy for the blue-and-white squad due to the ongoing war with Iran

Israeli basketball team given 24-hour ultimatum on FIBA U19 World Cup participation


It's really a fight to the top: Arkia’s new European route

The airline will operate a new route to Geneva, Switzerland starting July 7, with a frequency of two weekly flights on Mondays and Wednesdays. Flight prices start at $199 one way.

 Geneva, Switzerland

Starting from $199 one-way: Israeli airline launches new route to Europe

Arkia will launch a new route to Switzerland on July 7, 2025, with two weekly flights. The CEO says they're expanding while others cancel, offering Israelis more quality travel options.

 Bourg-de-Four Square, Geneva, Switzerland

AI can outperform humans in emotional intelligence tests, study finds

The researchers concluded in the study that large language models can be utilized in supporting socio-emotional outcomes.

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Swiss authorities exploring probe into US-backed Gaza aid group

The GHF said that though using private security firms represents a change from prior aid delivery frameworks, it would ensure aid is not diverted to Hamas or criminal organizations.

 Palestinians wait to receive aid, in Gaza City, May 25, 2025

Five skiers found dead on Swiss mountain near Zermatt

Local airline Air Zermatt said that three of the bodies were found on the debris of an avalanche a few hundred meters below where the skis were spotted.

 People wearing protective masks ski with the Matterhorn mountain in the background, in the ski resort of Zermatt, Switzerland November 21, 2020

Smashing windows, setting off fireworks: Pro-Palestine protesters swarm several cities

Protesters took to the streets over the weekend in Poland, Switzerland, the UK, the US, and other countries.

 A PRO-PALESTINIAN protest takes place in Chicago on October 8, 2023. The chant ‘From the river to the sea, Palestine shall be free!’ has been repeated ad nauseam; this chant calls for the annihilation of the State of Israel and the eviction of the Jewish people, the writer asserts.

Swiss NGO wants investigation into aid distributor Gaza Humanitarian Foundation

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation says it "strictly adheres" to humanitarian principles, and that it would not support any form of forced relocation of civilians.

 Trucks loaded with humanitarian aid seen before entering the Gaza Strip, on the Israeli side, May 21, 2025.

Hamas ban in Switzerland finally comes into effect - interview

A similar ban is being considered regarding Hezbollah, reveals David Zuberbühler, a Swiss parliamentarian who promoted the Hamas ban

 Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip. February 22, 2025.

Yuval Raphael: 'There will be no real victory without the hostages'

The 24-year-old Nova festival survivor said that she felt the spirit of Israel came across plainly in the song.

 Yuval Raphael qualified for the Eurovision final in the second semi final on Thursday night.

Eurovision: Switzerland once again bows to the conqueror - opinion

Switzerland, the neutral country, approves anti-Semitic riots in the name of "freedom of expression," but prohibits pro-Israeli demonstrations.

 Yuval Raphael at Eurovision rehearsals in Basel, Switzerland, May 7, 2025.

Undercover agents, no-fly zones: Israel prepares for pro-Palestinian protests at Eurovision

Basel’s law enforcement announced on Tuesday that it was banning all drone flights until 18 May.

 Basel 4 Palestine group announces that it wishes to "turn the turquoise carpet" of Eurovision "Palestinian."