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Sunday papers UN warns Switzerland over draft anti-terrorism law

UN has outlined its concerns to Swiss government over the country’s proposed anti-terrorism legislation.

This content was published on May 31, 2020 3:45 PM May 31, 2020 - 15:45

Sunday papers Russian opposition leader criticises Swiss attorney general

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny has criticised Swiss Attorney General’s Office for having ‘too close contact’ with its Russian counterpart.

This content was published on May 31, 2020 1:29 PM May 31, 2020 - 13:29

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Gurlitt paintings Research formally ended into controversial Nazi art collection

Systematic research into the origin of the 1,500 or so works in the spectacular collection of Cornelius Gurlitt has largely been completed.

This content was published on May 26, 2020 11:23 AM May 26, 2020 - 11:23

International Geneva The UN at 75: What’s different, what’s the same?

Is there hope for the United Nations in its 75th year? A look at what people think of the organisation and whether it needs change.

By Imogen Foulkes

Cancelled trips Airfare refunds remain a sticking point

The head of a major Swiss travel agency has complained that Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is not helping to reimburse clients fast enough.

This content was published on May 25, 2020 3:43 PM May 25, 2020 - 15:43

Swiss banks Switzerland cooperates with Vatican fraud investigation

The justice ministry has sent documents to the Vatican as part of an investigation into suspected bribery related to a London property purchase.

This content was published on May 24, 2020 2:19 PM May 24, 2020 - 14:19

Libyan oil Criminal complaint filed against Swiss trader Kolmar for alleged oil smuggling

Civil society groups have accused the Zug-based oil trader Kolmar of complicity in war crimes related to the purchase of oil from war-torn Libya.

This content was published on May 23, 2020 2:09 PM May 23, 2020 - 14:09

Corona restrictions broken  1,000 people gather for unofficial football match 

Almost 1,000 young people have broken coronavirus restrictions in Switzerland by attending an unofficial football match in Lausanne.

This content was published on May 22, 2020 4:18 PM May 22, 2020 - 16:18

Covid-19 How Swiss police approach coronavirus crowd control

As people fail – or forget – to comply with social distancing rules, some wonder why the police aren’t cracking down harder.

By Susan Misicka

Gender-based violence Four Frenchmen sentenced to prison for Geneva nightclub assault

Sentences handed down by the criminal court in Thonon-les-Bains on Wednesday for an attack on five young women ranged from four to eight years.

This content was published on May 21, 2020 10:52 AM May 21, 2020 - 10:52

Swiss prosecutor faces impeachment proceedings over FIFA probe

Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber faces impeachment proceedings over his handling of a FIFA corruption probe. This is a first in the history ...

This content was published on May 20, 2020 6:58 PM May 20, 2020 - 18:58

Fruitless investigations  Suspect in Egyptian diplomat murder case released 

Switzerland’s highest tribunal has released a man suspected of the murder of an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995.,

This content was published on May 20, 2020 2:54 PM May 20, 2020 - 14:54

COVID-19 Pandemic should not mean impunity for rights offenders, UN says

As Covid-19 prompts prisons to take sanitary measures, the United Nations maintains that those convicted of rights abuses must serve their sentences.

By Sergio Ferrari

Police intervention Anti-lockdown rallies stopped at early stage

Police have broken up renewed protests in several Swiss cities against coronavirus lockdown restrictions.

This content was published on May 16, 2020 6:15 PM May 16, 2020 - 18:15

Weekend protests Police expect more anti-lockdown demonstrations

Swiss police say they are prepared for more demonstrations at the weekend that breach current rules on social distancing during the coronavirus ...

This content was published on May 15, 2020 11:46 AM May 15, 2020 - 11:46

French deal Cross-border worker tax unaffected by Covid-19

Switzerland has agreed with France that cross-border workers should be taxed as normal despite being unable to physically go to work. Similar ...

This content was published on May 15, 2020 11:01 AM May 15, 2020 - 11:01

LGBTI Switzerland ranks mid-table in Europe for gay rights

Switzerland is far from the vanguard when it comes to LGBTI legal rights, according to an international interest group.

This content was published on May 14, 2020 3:48 PM May 14, 2020 - 15:48

Explainer Swiss attorney faces possible impeachment over FIFA probe

Michael Lauber could become the first high-ranking national official to be impeached over his handling of a FIFA corruption probe.

By Simon Bradley

Opinion The future of handshaking

Coronavirus can transform our habits and our ideas of "living together" in Europe, write law researchers Ashley Mantha-Hollands and Liav Orgad.

By Ashley Mantha-Hollands and Liav Orgad

Michael Lauber Browder vows to fight Swiss legal co-operation with Russia

Switzerland’s Federal Prosecutor plans to share highly sensitive testimony and witness statements relating to Sergei Magnitsky with the Kremlin. 

By Sam Jones

Talks with rival Falcon exits Swiss private banking after 1MDB scandal

The Abu Dhabi-owned Falcon private bank says it is winding down activities in Switzerland and is in talks with a Swiss rival to take on its ...

This content was published on May 12, 2020 1:04 PM May 12, 2020 - 13:04