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Thirty years after Swiss aid worker Walter Arnold was killed shortly after claiming he would expose wrongdoing, the case remains unsolved. As the statute of limitations approaches, his death will likely remain a mystery.
In response to powerful earthquakes that claimed over 160 lives in Venezuela, Switzerland has dispatched an 80-person rescue team with search dogs and 18 tonnes of equipment to assist in locating and extricating victims. The seismic events were reportedly detectable even in Switzerland.
Rajesh Exports, the Indian parent company of Ticino-based gold refiner Valcambi, is facing accusations of massive accounting irregularities from India's stock exchange regulator. The company's CEO has been barred from trading its shares.
The war in the Middle East is creating significant challenges for Switzerland, with knock-on effects for tourism and energy security. We examine the predicted decline in hotel stays and concerns over gas imports ahead of the winter, as detailed by Switzerland Tourism and the Federal Electricity Commission.
Safaa Odah of Palestine and Jimmy 'Spire' Sseetongo of Uganda have won the International Press Cartoon Prize in Geneva, recognizing their courage in defending human rights through their art, even while facing extreme adversity.
Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is strengthening its US manufacturing footprint with a new facility in North Carolina. The plant will produce active ingredients for both solid medications and advanced RNA-based therapies as part of a multi-billion dollar investment plan.
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has dropped its case against Gulnara Karimova, daughter of Uzbekistan's former president, as she is unable to leave her home country. However, the related money laundering proceedings against bank Lombard Odier and a former manager will go ahead.
French cement giant Lafarge, which merged with Switzerland's Holcim group, has been found guilty by a Paris court of financing terrorist organizations, including the Islamic State, to keep a factory operational in Syria. The landmark verdict has significant implications for its Swiss-linked parent company.
Industry experts are warning of sharp rises in fuel prices across Switzerland as the conflict in the Middle East drives up international oil costs and disrupts maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
A special SWISS flight from Oman has landed in Zurich, bringing home some of the thousands of Swiss citizens stranded by escalating conflict in the Middle East. Meanwhile, the airline continues to cancel regular flights to the region, and the foreign ministry reiterates its stance that travelers hold personal responsibility.
A tragic accident in Milan involving a derailed tram has resulted in two deaths and several injuries. The vehicle was a modern Tramlink model manufactured by Swiss firm Stadler Rail, which has confirmed it is supporting the investigation into the cause of the incident.
French prosecutors have charged a 79-year-old man with assaulting 89 minors across multiple countries, confirming that some offenses occurred in Switzerland and prompting a cross-border call for witnesses.
UN Secretary General António Guterres announces major restructuring of the organization, with potential staff cuts affecting Swiss-based UN offices.
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