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Germany, Switzerland arrest 4 ISIS sympathizers
Four suspected members of ISIS detained in Germany and Switzerland in a cross-border operation.
Swiss Jews gather to discuss how to help Ukrainian refugees
Meetings take place after 300 Ukrainian Jewish refugees have found a home in Switzerland.
The week ahead - two conferences in Davos that will affect your life
Both the World Health Organization and the World Economic Forum are having their conferences from the 22-28th of May, in Switzerland. Op-ed.
Infamous French comedian Dieudonné sentenced in Switzerland for antisemitism
Dieudonné sentenced on appeal by Geneva court for 2019 performances that included “racial discrimination, defamation and insult.”
Swiss Jews to unveil memorial to Holocaust victims
The Swiss Jewish community is honoring the victims of the Holocaust with a memorial at the Jewish cemetery in Davos.
Switzerland to create memorial to victims of Nazism
The Swiss government has approved the creation of a memorial for the victims of Nazism.
Two Orthodox Jews elected to Zurich city council
Two Orthodox Jewish candidates have been elected to Zurich’s municipal council, winning seats in elections last weekend.
Swiss Jewish orgs slam government decision not to ban Nazi symbols
Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities denounces federal government's decision as incomprehensible.
Swiss Jews meet with Zurich mayor over suspected Nazi-linked art collection
Controversial collection was previously denounced by Swiss Jewish community for containing works of art stolen by Nazis from French Jews.
26-year old Orthodox Jew makes run for Zurich Council seat
If elected, Jehuda Spielman would become the only Orthodox Jew on a city council in Switzerland.
Swiss-Jewish artist wants museum to take down her paintings
Swiss-Jewish artist wants museum to take down her paintings over concerns about art purchased from Jews under duress during WWII.
Jewish artist asks Swiss museum housing Nazi arms dealer's collection to remove her work
Painter and sculptor Miriam Cahn denounces Zurich museum for "whitewashing" Nazi links of a large permanent collection of paintings.
Swiss Jews accuse private art collection of Nazi-era origins
Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities denounces private art collection for allegedly containing pieces stolen from Jews by the Nazis.
Switzerland bars entry of Israelis due to new COVID-19 variant
Germany, UK, join list of countries where new 'Omicron' variant from South Africa has been identified.
Abbas: We are extending our hands to the Israelis
PA chairman calls on Israel to start a new political track based on the two-state solution.
PM Bennett to Swiss President: 'Take action against progress of Iran's nuclear project'
PM Naftali Bennett requests that Swiss Confederation, as a member of IAEA council, take decisive action against Iran's nuclear project.
Switzerland: Protesters march in Bern against COVID restrictions
Large numbers of police block off streets in Bern on Thursday amid protests against COVID-19 measures.
Swiss Jewish community slams Swiss Press Council’s pro-BDS stance
Swiss Jewish Federation outraged after country's press council rules against magazine that printed article linking BDS to anti-Semitism.
Swiss government adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Country's government reiterates that it "firmly and unequivocally opposes any form of anti-Semitism."
Swiss Muslim and Jewish groups speak out against 'burqa ban'
The ban on face-covering veils was approved in a referendum on Sunday.
Swiss voters back ban on full face coverings
Vote on “burqa ban” comes after years of debate in Switzerland following similar bans in other European countries.
Email to Jewish lawmaker: 'This time, it's the Muslims who will deal with you'
Hate mail to French-Jewish lawmaker tells her to ‘prepare for the camps.’
Pig meat left outside 2 Swiss synagogues
Pig meat left outside Lausanne and Geneva synagogues in incidents said to be carried out by different individuals.
Police not ruling out 'terrorist motives' in Switzerland attack
Police in Switzerland say "terrorist motives" cannot be excluded in incident in which woman attacked two others in Lugano supermarket.
Swiss lottery scratch card uses the phrase ‘gassed Jew’
State-owned lottery company in Switzerland apologizes for crossword scratch card that appeared to feature the word combination.
Report: Switzerland offers to mediate between Israel and PA
Swiss President reportedly offers to host diplomatic summit in which Israel and PA will try to resume negotiations.
Switzerland, do not deport Iranian Kurdish activist Arezu Aliasi
In a world gone mad, we must not forget individuals suffering injustice. Deporting a Kurdish woman activist to Iran is immoral. Opinion.
PJ Library to launch in German
'A wonderful opportunity to teach children basic Jewish values and traditions,' German Jewish leader says.
Switzerland: Museum to pay restitution to heirs of Nazi-looted art
Swiss museum agrees to pay restitution to heirs of Nazi-looted art worth $2m.
UN chief chooses Swiss diplomat to head UNRWA
Arab report: Philippe Lazzarini to serve as next commissioner-general of UN agency for “Palestinian refugees”.
Switzerland resumes payments to UNRWA
Switzerland resumes payments to UN's agency for “Palestinian refugees” after it is cleared of allegations of mismanaging funds.
Watch: 'Heil Hitler' shouted during Arutz Sheva interview
Man yells anti-Semitic Nazi slogan during interview with rabbi in Switzerland about efforts to fight anti-Semitism in Europe.
El Al passengers get stuck in Switzerland on Shabbat due to fog
An angry passenger said: 'El Al isn't aware that there's fog in Europe at the end of October?'
Bodies of British composer, family, found in Switzerland
British composer dies with his wife and infant daughter in plane crash.
Switzerland suspends UNRWA funding amid corruption allegations
Switzerland says it is suspending further contributions pending findings of UN investigators examining claims of corruption within UNRWA.
Olmert cancels flight over fears of arrest
Former PM told he could be arrested for war crimes if he lands in Zurich, Switzerland.
In Swiss Alps, locals and haredi tourists find ways to get along
After much-publicized incidents between haredi visitors and locals in Swiss vacation town, project launched to foster mutual understanding.
Synagogue in Basel, Switzerland vandalized
Rabbi says community will not be intimidated into cancelling Hanukkah lighting after window smashed during Shabbat services.
Swiss citizens against BDS
'The BDS Movement is based on lies. The attempts to boycott Israel are attempts to harm the Jewish People.'
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