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Swiss lawyer on challenges in credibility assessment in rape cases

[Topical image on domestic violence, posed picture 2010] Around one woman out of ten becomes a victim of physical or sexual violence within a relationship in the course of her adult life. In 2007 in 15'500 cases of counseling at Switzerland's cantonal victim's assistance information centers, a relationship existed between the victim and its perpetrator. Between 2011 and 2004, on average each year 22 female and 4 male victims died as a result of violence suffered in a partner relationship. [Themenbild Gewalt in der Ehe, gestellte Aufnahme 2010] Schaetzungsweise jede zehnte Frau wird im Laufe ihres Erwachsenenlebens in einer Paarbeziehung Opfer koerperlicher oder sexueller Gewalt. 2007 bestand bei rund 15'500 Beratungen der kantonalen Opferberatungsstellen in der Schweiz eine haeusliche Beziehung zwischen Opfer und Taeter. An den Folgen von Gewalt in Paarbeziehungen starben zwischen 2001 und 2004 pro Jahr im Mittel 22 weibliche und 4 maennliche Opfer. (KEYSTONE/Luis Berg)

This content was published on Oct 31, 2024 Swiss public radio, RSI, discussed the issue of rape with Demetra Giovanettina, a lawyer who has experience representing survivors of sexual abuse in court.

People gather at No Studios to watch the presidential debate between Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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This content was published on Oct 30, 2024 If he could vote, Federal Councillor Albert Rösti would choose Donald Trump - a statement that is causing a stir in Switzerland. This and more in today's briefing.

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Report highlights Swiss military’s interest in alleged UFO sightings

This content was published on Oct 30, 2024 Since the 1950s, many countries have been tracking potential unidentified flying object (UFO) cases, even establishing secretive research programmes. Switzerland is no exception.

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This content was published on Oct 29, 2024 Switzerland is concerned on multiple fronts: the situation in the Middle East, air quality, social welfare developments and the silence of the Swiss foreign minister.

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The flowers still blossom in the city park Lucien Chevallaz built, and they are still a joy to behold. His statue shows that he had a profound impact on the city of Plovdiv. zvg

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How a Swiss gardener became Bulgaria’s ‘minister of flowers’

This content was published on Oct 29, 2024 More than a century ago, Swiss landscape architect Lucien Chevallaz had a profound impact on the southern Bulgarian city of Plovdiv.

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This content was published on Oct 28, 2024 Swiss authorities urge Ukrainian refugees to “get a job”, while the head of Watches and Jewellery at Chanel reflects on the state of the luxury market and cautions against rushing trends: this in today’s briefing.

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The Week in Switzerland

This content was published on Oct 26, 2024 Areas where Switzerland excels/struggles in global rankings, what the public thinks of the EU, and much more.

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This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 What do the Swiss think of the bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU? And what can humour achieve in the workplace? This in today's briefing.

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Fighting paedophile crime: What is the right balance between prevention and punishment?

This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 To fight paedophilia-related crimes, vigilante justice can take on a radical form. Fair or foul?

Smoke billows after an Israeli air strike on Dahieh, a southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, 16 October 2024. According to the Lebanese Ministry of Health, more than 2,350 people have been killed and over 10,906 have been injured in Lebanon since the start of hostilities. The Israeli Army said that the strikes early on 16 October targeted Hezbollah facilities in Beirut's southern suburb

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Swiss expat describes the ‘total uncertainty’ of life in Lebanon

This content was published on Oct 25, 2024 A Swiss woman in Lebanon describes life amid the tense ongoing situation and fighting between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah.

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