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Google's provision of cloud infrastructure to the Israeli government, co-developed in Zurich, is drawing criticism amid concerns it could be used for military purposes. The situation highlights a potential regulatory gap in Switzerland concerning dual-use technologies.
An investigation by SRF has uncovered a growing practice where some Swiss doctors are allegedly demanding large cash payments from patients prior to operations, often without clear receipts or explanations. Patient advocacy groups report an increase in such cases, raising concerns about potential breaches of healthcare regulations.
Following a public revelation about a relationship between two of its members, Switzerland's Federal Court has formally declared that amorous relationships between court judges are contrary to judicial customs. An external panel will now investigate the specific case.
Zurich Zoo has euthanised 10 healthy gelada baboons, citing a lack of space in other European zoos and increasing unrest within its 48-member clan. The zoo director stated the measure was necessary for the long-term health of the group, with the bodies made available for research.
Citing increasing group unrest and a lack of space in other European zoos, Zurich Zoo has euthanized ten healthy gelada baboons from its 48-member clan. Zoo officials stated the measure was necessary for the long-term health of the group.
The number of people utilizing assisted suicide services reached 1,421 in German and Italian-speaking Switzerland in 2025, a notable increase from the previous year. The organization Exit attributes the trend to an aging society facing serious illnesses.
Børge Brende has resigned as president and CEO of the World Economic Forum (WEF) following an independent investigation into his connections with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Brende, a former Norwegian diplomat, stated he was stepping down to allow the Forum to continue its work without distraction. Alois Zwinggi will take over as interim leader.
A new report connects several Swiss financial institutions to investments in GEO Group and CoreCivic, the two leading operators of private prisons and migrant detention centers for the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These firms have long faced accusations of human rights violations, raising ethical questions for the Swiss financial sector.
An investigation by NGO OxySuisse has uncovered numerous collaborations between the tobacco industry, particularly Philip Morris International, and at least 16 Swiss academic institutions, raising concerns about research independence.
An investigation by the NGO OxySuisse has uncovered 29 instances of collaboration between Swiss universities and the tobacco industry since 2019, sparking a debate on academic independence and the ethics of research funding.
The conversation around assisted death in Switzerland is intensifying, with young people calling for it to be discussed in schools. This comes as Ludwig Minelli, the 92-year-old founder of the assisted-dying organisation Dignitas, has ended his own life.
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