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🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Swiss Dominance in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Luik 46

Swiss skiers dominated the men's downhill event in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, with Marco Odermatt taking the win.

Feb 28 • 12:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

Franzoni off the podium in Garmisch: "But I am happy". Odermatt wins the downhill

Giovanni Franzoni placed fourth in the downhill event at Garmisch, expressing happiness despite failing to secure a podium finish, as Marco Odermatt took victory.

Feb 28 • 11:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

United States proposes to block accounts of the Swiss bank at the origin of the investigation into the rescue of Plus Ultra

The United States is proposing to block the accounts of the Swiss bank MBaer, which is linked to allegations of money laundering for Venezuela, Russia, and Iran, as part of an investigation related to the rescue of the airline Plus Ultra.

Feb 28 • 07:42 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Switzerland shut down a bank accused of relations with Iran and Russia

The Swiss financial regulatory authority announced the liquidation of a bank accused by the U.S. Treasury of facilitating transactions with illegal actors linked to Russia and Iran.

Feb 27 • 18:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Switzerland to pay €55,000 in compensation to nightclub fire victims

The Swiss government will provide a one-time solidarity payment of 50,000 Swiss francs (€55,000) to the victims' families and those injured in a devastating New Year's Eve fire at a nightclub in Crans-Montana.

Feb 27 • 18:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Money laundering enabled: Swiss MBaer Bank is liquidated

The Swiss MBaer Bank is being liquidated due to severe violations of money laundering regulations and dealings with sanctioned clients from Russia and Iran, with allegations of terror financing raised by the United States.

Feb 27 • 16:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Researchers checked the secret of centenarians' longevity. What did they discover?

A recent study conducted by Swiss researchers explores the blood profiles of centenarians to uncover the secrets of their longevity.

Feb 27 • 15:28 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Almost 100 Years Later: Max Frisch's Abitur Essay Discovered

An Abitur essay by Swiss writer Max Frisch, written as a teenager, has been rediscovered and reflects his views on the relationship between humanity and technology.

Feb 27 • 13:03 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Is this maritime court case a model of China’s anti-sanctions law in action?

China’s Supreme People’s Court has hailed a maritime court case as a significant example of its anti-sanctions law, benefiting a domestic company in a dispute against a Swiss firm.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Travel Picture Book: Attraction Alps

A new travel picture book titled 'Off to the Alps - Switzerland' showcases the stunning landscapes of the Swiss Alps through photography and personal experiences of the authors.

Feb 27 • 11:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Source: Ville Peltonen running for a top position

Ville Peltonen, Finnish ice hockey legend, is rumored to be a candidate for head coach of Swiss team SC Bern for the upcoming season.

Feb 27 • 10:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Ville Peltonen Offered a Huge Position

Ville Peltonen is a strong candidate for the head coach position at Swiss club Bern for the next season, having previously served there as an assistant coach.

Feb 27 • 10:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Washington is moving to punish a Swiss bank for its ties to Iran and Syria

The U.S. Treasury Department is proposing to sever Swiss Bank 'M. Beyer Merchant' from the American financial system over allegations of unlawful support for entities linked to Iran, Russia, and Venezuela.

Feb 27 • 08:32 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Keto Reduces Epilepsy: The Secret of Alternative Fuel for the Brain

A Swiss epilepsy association reports that the ketogenic diet may help reduce seizures in patients not adequately responding to traditional medications by changing the brain's energy sources.

Feb 27 • 03:20 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

US-based ex-NNPC official jailed 87 months for bribery

A former Nigerian oil official has been sentenced to 87 months in prison in the United States for accepting a $2.1 million bribe from a Swiss oil company.

Feb 27 • 00:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Eligijus Masiulis connects his case with attempts to obtain a list of Swiss bank clients from Lithuania

Former Liberal Movement leader Eligijus Masiulis discusses the connections between the 2015 "Swiss Leaks" scandal and Lithuania in his newly released memoir.

Feb 26 • 14:32 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She is the first Venezuelan to enter Big Brother, he was born in Switzerland and plays in Nueva Chicago: their love story

Cinzia Francischiello, the first Venezuelan contestant on Argentina's Big Brother, is engaged to Dylan Gissi, a Swiss-born footballer playing for Nueva Chicago.

Feb 26 • 11:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A famous DJ accused of abuse claims that he suffers from "sexsomnia"

Swiss DJ Odymel, based in Belgium, claims he has sexsomnia as a defense against public accusations of sexual abuse amid a wave of similar allegations against techno artists.

Feb 26 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Swiss contribution: 50,000 francs to the victims of Crans. Jessica "in panic"

The Swiss government has announced a solidarity contribution of 50,000 francs to each family of the victims and injured in the Crans Montana fire incident.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Käidi club's good momentum continues, Estonian again on the field

FC Thun, with Estonian footballer Mattias Käit, secured a 3-0 victory against Winterthur, extending their lead in the Swiss Super League.

Feb 26 • 06:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Swiss Government approves aid of almost 55,000 euros for victims of the Crans-Montana fire

The Swiss Government has approved nearly 55,000 euros in aid for those affected by the tragic fire in Crans-Montana that resulted in 41 deaths and many injuries.

Feb 25 • 19:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Harsh Departure for SM-League Star - Tarmo Reunanen Speaks: 'False'

Tarmo Reunanen, the captain of Turun Palloseura, has been loaned to Swiss team HC Ajoie following a tumultuous period with his club.

Feb 25 • 18:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Loans in Swiss francs: No investigation underway for breaches of EU law

Greek authorities report no violations of EU law concerning loan agreements in Swiss francs for borrowers in Greece.

Feb 25 • 17:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

The Swiss government will pay $56,000 for the victims of the fire in Crans-Montana

The Swiss government announced it will provide $56,000 in financial assistance to families of the victims and those injured in a New Year's fire at a bar in Crans-Montana.

Feb 25 • 17:30 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Glinka defeated a local future star at the Challenger tournament in Switzerland

Estonian tennis player Daniil Glinka secured a victory over Swiss player Dylan Dietrich in the first round of an ATP Challenger tournament in Lugano, Switzerland.

Feb 25 • 15:08 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Swiss authorities pay half a million to each victim after the New Year's fire

Swiss authorities have announced compensations of half a million for each victim of the New Year's fire that resulted in 41 deaths and over 100 injuries.

Feb 25 • 14:14 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Crans-Montana, 50,000 francs to each affected family from Switzerland

The Swiss government has decided to provide 50,000 francs to each affected family in Crans-Montana, complementing existing local assistance measures.

Feb 25 • 13:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Families of Swiss bar fire victims offered $91,000 as 'gesture of compassion'

The Swiss Federal Council announced a one-time payment of 50,000 Swiss francs ($91,000) to support families of victims and survivors of a tragic bar fire in Crans-Montana that claimed 41 lives.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Switzerland will pay R$ 287 thousand in compensation to families of those killed in bar fire on New Year's Eve

Switzerland has announced a compensation payment of 50,000 Swiss francs, equivalent to R$ 287,000, to the families of victims of a tragic bar fire on New Year's Eve.

Feb 25 • 12:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Has the smoke cleared in TPS?

TPS, a Finnish ice hockey team, faces challenges this season, particularly following the departure of star defender Tarmo Reunanen to a Swiss league team, raising concerns about the team's outlook.

Feb 25 • 11:53 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Swiss Franc: Strong Response from Borrowers to the Adjustment – Low and Stable Interest Rate

There has been a massive response from borrowers to the restructuring of loans in Swiss Francs, with over 3,000 individuals seeking adjustments.

Feb 25 • 11:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Crans-Montana, Switzerland provides Italian authorities with documents on the fire

Swiss authorities have agreed to share documentation with Italian investigators regarding the investigation into the New Year's Eve fire in Crans-Montana that killed 41 people, including six Italians.

Feb 25 • 09:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Swiss "Quaero Capital" to acquire a 120 million euro stake in "Ignitis Group"

Quaero Capital is set to acquire a 49% stake in VKJ from Ignitis Group for €120 million, aligning with European Commission requirements.

Feb 25 • 07:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Crans, Italian prosecutors return to Switzerland

Italian prosecutors are set to return to Switzerland to continue their investigation into the Crans-Montana fire that resulted in 41 deaths, including six Italians, following an offer of cooperation from Swiss authorities.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

TPS kicked out its captain - Head coach furious about comments: "Sickening"

TPS Hockey Club has released captain Tarmo Reunanen who has been struggling to secure a spot in the playing roster, amid tensions stemming from the team's recent performance.

Feb 24 • 17:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Aggressive and unpredictable. Swiss police flew to Prague on a private jet for a criminal

Swiss police have flown to Prague to address a criminal issue, described as aggressive and unpredictable.

Feb 24 • 16:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

TPS captain out – this is how the club explains

TPS captain Tarmo Reunanen moves to Swiss HC Ajoie on loan for the remainder of the season following disciplinary issues within the team.

Feb 24 • 15:12 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

First Getin Bank's receiver, then civil court

The Supreme Court of Poland's Civil Chamber addressed a case concerning a disputed Swiss franc loan from the now-bankrupt Getin Noble Bank, highlighting issues of information asymmetry and unlawful contract terms.

Feb 24 • 14:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Sarah Ferguson's 'sofa hopping' tracked from 'swanky Swiss getaway to UK bolthole'

Sarah Ferguson has reportedly returned to the UK after a period abroad amid growing public scrutiny over her connections to Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 24 • 13:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Benched TPS captain leaves the club - a severe reason behind it

Tarmo Reunanen, the captain of Turun Palloseura, is leaving to join Swiss team HC Ajoie after being benched due to a conflict during practice.

Feb 24 • 13:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Megabatteries are a Swiss Army knife in the climate crisis. But in Denmark, they get a 'fool's fine'

Denmark is lagging in the adoption of megabatteries, which are essential for storing solar and wind energy, due to tariffs and fees that hinder their implementation.

Feb 24 • 10:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

VIDEO shows the start of a fire that left 41 dead during New Year's party at a bar in Switzerland

A new video has emerged showing the moment a fire broke out at a Swiss bar during a New Year's celebration, resulting in 41 deaths.

Feb 23 • 21:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Swiss Official: We May Have to Live with Trump's Tariffs Permanently

A Swiss economic official warns that the country might have to adapt to the possibility of permanent U.S. tariffs despite a recent Supreme Court ruling.

Feb 23 • 06:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TERRIFYING VIDEO ⟩ A giant avalanche crashed onto a train in the Swiss Alps

A massive avalanche struck a passenger train in the Swiss Alps near Zermatt, with one witness capturing the moment on video.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Loans in Swiss Franc: Twenty answers for the regulation – What to watch out for

The Greek government has launched an online platform to help borrowers with loans in Swiss Francs restructure their debts, offering significant debt reductions and fixed interest rates.

Feb 21 • 17:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Swiss painter Peter Stämpfli, a European exponent of pop art, dies at 88

Peter Stämpfli, a pioneering Swiss pop artist known for his distinctive works featuring tires, has passed away at the age of 88.

Feb 21 • 15:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
World

The Swiss Curling Men, Defeated by Norway, Earned Bronze

The Swiss men’s curling team secured the bronze medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics after defeating Norway 9-1 in the bronze match.

Feb 21 • 09:49 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Malõgina eliminated in doubles as well

Estonian tennis player Elena Malõgina and her Swiss partner Susan Bandecchi were eliminated in the quarterfinals of the W75 tournament in Altenkirchen.

Feb 20 • 18:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Video shows terrifying moment avalanche slams into passenger train near ski resort

A terrifying avalanche struck a passenger train in the Swiss Alps, as captured by a tourist's video, leaving passengers stranded for two hours.

Feb 20 • 18:12 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Dispute over Advertising: Parasitic in Paris

A dispute has arisen as Swiss chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli faces a fine for using images of the Champs-Élysées without proper authorization in their TV commercial.

Feb 20 • 13:16 UTC

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