Zurich

Switzerland:

Man arrested for pouring gasoline on synagogue

Swiss police arrest a man with mental health issues for allegedly dousing a synagogue in the city of Zurich with petrol.

Swiss President:

'Antisemitism has no place in Switzerland'

Swiss President Viola Amherd responds to stabbing of haredi man in Zurich by 15-year-old who pledged allegiance to ISIS.

Zurich: Increased security for Jewish institutions

After a haredi man was stabbed by a 15-year-old and seriously injured, Zurich police upped security around Jewish institutions for fear of antisemitic attacks: 'Another precautionary measure.'

Antisemitism in Switzerland:

Haredi man stabbed in Zurich

Haredi in his 50s stabbed in city of Zurich, suffers serious injuries. Local reports say the assailant, a 15-year-old teen, yelled "death to the Jews" during the attack.

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 Jews in talks 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.

Rabbi Zalman Kossovsky, former chief rabbi of Zurich, dies at 80

Former chief rabbi of Zurich Rabbi Zalman Kossovsky, who once served as a chaplain in the US Marine Corps, dies at age 80.

Israir launches new weekly flight to Zurich

Israeli airline also increasing flights to Ljubljana in Slovenia to two weekly flights starting in May.

Anti-Semitic graffiti near Zurich synagogue

On the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day, anti-Israel and anti-Semitic graffiti found spray-painted in Zurich.

Zurich: Knife-wielding man attacks Jewish family

Man brandishing knife, shouting anti-Semitic curses chases Orthodox Jewish family on way to synagogue. Suspect released after questioning.

Switzerland: Haredi high school won't operate next year

Principal promises to close Zurich Jewish school after failing to meet standards for secular subjects.

Airline to fly directly from Zurich to Israel

In a first, leading Swiss travel airline opens a new direct route from Zurich to Eilat.

Swiss neo-Nazi who attacked Jewish man sentenced to prison

Swiss neo-Nazi who assaulted an Orthodox Jewish man in Zurich sentenced to two years in prison.

Three hurt in shooting at Islamic Center in Zurich

Moments after Russian ambassador to Turkey assassinated,Swiss police report three people hurt during shooting at Islamic center in Zurich.

Fear in Zurich as police dispatched to Jewish school

Zurich police say no indication of criminal action near Jewish school

Zurich Claims Anti-IDF Event is 'Very Balanced'

MFA files formal complaint over Breaking the Silence's exhibit on 'life in the West Bank' to Bern; Zurich: this starts dialogue.