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The high-profile appeal hearing for Pierin Vincenz, the former head of Raiffeisen bank, has commenced, drawing significant public and media attention. Vincenz is appealing a 2022 conviction for fraud and other charges.
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legal
In a landmark verdict, Switzerland's Federal Administrative Court has ruled that Ukrainian refugees previously granted protection in an EU or EFTA state are not eligible to remain in Switzerland, establishing a significant new precedent for national asylum policy.
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Crans-Montana
Diplomatic tensions escalate between Switzerland and Italy after a Valais court grants bail to the owner of the bar where a deadly New Year's Eve fire killed 40 people. The Italian government is demanding a joint investigation and has recalled its ambassador in protest.
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crime
Under tight security, a trial has begun in Geneva for members of the rival Bandidos and Hells Angels biker gangs. The defendants face charges including attempted murder following a violent gunfight and brawl in the city in 2022.
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Crans-Montana
The investigation into the deadly New Year's Eve fire at Le Constellation bar is facing new complexities, with prosecutors setting bail for the owners, lawyers for victims' families criticizing the lack of autopsies, and the owners' own legal team condemning media leaks.
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finance
Swiss banking giant UBS concludes long-running French tax case with substantial settlement, agreeing to pay €835 million to resolve disputes dating from 2004-2012.
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legal
Federal Supreme Court overturns canton Schwyz decision on medical confidentiality, strengthening patient involvement requirements
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climate
First-ever climate damage lawsuit against Swiss company begins in Zug cantonal court
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sports
Zurich court rejects FIFA's claim against former officials Sepp Blatter and Markus Kattner over World Cup bonuses, ruling defendants acted within rights.
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banking
Swiss private bank J. Safra Sarasin receives CHF3.5 million fine for aggravated money laundering in Petrobras corruption case, with additional CHF16 million settlement to Brazilian oil giant.
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banking
UBS reaches agreement with US Department of Justice over Credit Suisse mortgage securities case, paying $300 million to resolve outstanding obligations.
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tourism
Over 10,000 hotels file class action lawsuit against Booking.com following EU court ruling on price fixing, seeking compensation for years of restrictive practices.
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crime
London court sentences 21-year-old student to seven years for sophisticated phishing scheme targeting Swiss bank customers.
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business
Switzerland contests European Commission's refusal to recognize Emmentaler cheese trademark, taking legal action to protect cultural heritage.
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sports
European Court of Human Rights upholds 2023 decision finding Switzerland violated South African athlete Caster Semenya's right to fair trial in sports regulation dispute.
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housing
Arbitration authority declares termination of 105 flat leases in Zurich's 'Sugus Houses' abusive, temporarily halting planned mass eviction for total refurbishment.
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legal
Federal Supreme Court rejects appeals to unblock assets linked to Yanukovych regime, upholding anti-corruption measures
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aviation
Federal Administrative Court revokes fines totaling CHF 364,000 imposed on SWISS International Air Lines, ruling the carrier fulfilled its obligations in checking passenger documentation between 2016-2018.
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business
Clariant confronts major legal challenge as Austrian petrochemicals group OMV files price-fixing lawsuit in Amsterdam court.
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finance
Federal Administrative Court overturns finance ministry's decision to slash bonuses of former Credit Suisse executives, citing constitutional property rights.
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