Blick writes that the Swiss suspect had confessed to having sexually abused a 16-year-old boy in a hotel. The man is said to own several schools in the region, co-financed by Swiss sponsors.
New gel developed in Zurich renders alcohol harmless
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A newly developed gel composed of whey proteins breaks down alcohol in the body and could reduce its harmful and intoxicating effects in humans.
Pro-Palestine protests extend to Basel and Fribourg universities
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Demonstrators called for an academic boycott of all Israeli institutions and disassociation with Chaim Weizmann, the first Israeli president.
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In many cases, China's use of AI undermines the national security of the US and its allies, according to a US government representative.
Swiss Hells Angels trial alleges rape and money laundering
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An allegedly high-ranking member of the Hells Angels is accused of money laundering totalling millions and rape, among other serious crimes.
SWISS is airline ‘group flagship’ says Lufthansa boss
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Despite challenges, Lufthansa and its most important subsidiary, Swiss International Airlines, promise increased satisfaction and continued growth.
Swiss rediscover communist zeal after 84-year hiatus
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Over 300 participants founded the Revolutionary Communist Party (RKP) at its congress in Burgdorf in canton Bern at the weekend.
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Nemo brought the Eurovision Song Contest to Switzerland with a victory on Saturday evening in Malmö, Sweden. It is Switzerland's third victory in the history of the music contest.
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Law change: more people obliged to report child abuse
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All professionals with regular contact with children will be obliged to report their suspicions of child abuse from January 1, 2019.
Up to 50,000 child abuse cases registered every year
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Between 30,000 and 50’000 children who suffer abuse are registered by the child protection authorities in Switzerland every year.
Swiss wants India to sign treaty against landmine use
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Switzerland shares the convention’s view that “there is no military advantage of anti-personnel mines, particularly not in the light of the long-term humanitarian impact”, according to the ambassador, Dallafior Matter is currently in Santiago, Chile for the 15th meeting of the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban ConventionExternal link, also known as the Ottawa Convention. So far, 162…
Swiss brewery defends choice of Nepalese monarch on beer bottle
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A brewery in Zurich had no idea that choosing a former Nepalese king to grace a seasonal beer would cause a diplomatic row.
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