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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.

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.

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.

Jessica Moretti, co-owner of the bar Le Constellation, has paid a bail of 200,000 Swiss francs as part of the legal measures regarding the investigation into the New Year's fire that caused significant casualties.

Russia's Justice Ministry has labeled the international successors of the Memorial human rights group as 'undesirable' organizations, continuing its crackdown on civil society.

The Crans-Montana case highlights serious concerns about the management of the investigation by the Valais prosecutor's office.

A man was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a Swiss tourist during the carnival in Salvador, Brazil.

Palantir, a controversial US company, is suing the small Swiss online magazine Republik over a two-part investigation that questions its attempts to collaborate with Swiss authorities.

A Czech man attempted to steal 44 bars of expensive Swiss chocolate from a supermarket in Vienna, leading to a physical confrontation with store employees.

A mother of a victim expresses her grief and anger as relatives confront the owners of a bar implicated in a tragic Swiss New Year fire that resulted in numerous deaths and injuries.

The Italian Court of Cassation has mandated the translation of a sentence condemning Swiss businessman Stephan Schmidheiny to 9 years and 6 months in prison for manslaughter related to victims from an asbestos plant.

Swiss President Guy Parmelin emphasized the importance of maintaining judicial independence amidst criticisms during the Milano-Cortina Games.

The boyfriend of a waitress who died in a New Year's fire at a Crans-Montana bar recounted his desperate attempts to save her life for an hour, while also revealing tensions between her and the nightclub's owners.

The boyfriend of Cyane Panine, a waitress who tragically died in a New Year fire in Switzerland, revealed his desperate attempts to save her during the incident.

A Czech-Swiss professor was dismissed after a lengthy internal investigation regarding inappropriate behavior towards students and staff, amidst mixed reactions from the university community.

A correspondence between Ariane de Rothschild, head of the Swiss private bank Edmond de Rothschild, and Jeffrey Epstein has been uncovered, raising questions about their relationship and involving multiple meetings over five years prior to Epstein's arrest in 2019.

The death toll from the New Year's tragedy in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has risen by one, now totaling 41, and includes charges against local fire safety officials.

Swiss politician Sanija Ameti has received a conditional fine for shooting an image of the Virgin Mary and baby Jesus, which she posted on Instagram, as ruled by the Zurich District Court.

Executives from Swiss bank UBS faced uncomfortable questioning during a US Senate Judiciary Committee hearing regarding the acceptance of Nazi-linked accounts.

A driver in the Swiss canton of Jura was fined approximately 70,000 CZK for exceeding the speed limit by just 1 km/h, highlighting Switzerland's strict enforcement of traffic laws.

An investigation revealed 890 accounts at Swiss bank Credit Suisse with potential connections to the Nazis, as stated by U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley before a Justice Committee hearing regarding the banks' facilitation of the Holocaust.

An investigation has unveiled 890 accounts at the Swiss bank Credit Suisse that are potentially linked to Nazi activities during World War II, as announced by US Senator Chuck Grassley ahead of a Judiciary Committee hearing on banks' facilitation of the Holocaust.

An investigation by US Senator Chuck Grassley has uncovered 890 accounts at Credit Suisse that may have connections to Nazism, including accounts linked to the German Foreign Ministry and an arms manufacturing company.

The article discusses a recent ruling by the European Court of Justice regarding Swiss franc loans, suggesting it sets important boundaries for the procedural interests of the parties involved.

The 41st victim of the Crans-Montana fire, an 18-year-old Swiss national, passed away in Zurich, prompting families of the victims to express frustration over the authorities' lack of action during the investigation.

An 18-year-old Swiss citizen who was severely injured in a fire at the Crans-Montana ski area has died in the hospital one month later.

The Public Prosecutor's Office is seeking a bail amount of 200,000 Swiss francs (approximately 215,000 euros) from the owners of the Constellation following an incident involving Jacques Moretti, who was detained after a fire at his bar on New Year's Eve.

A 49-year-old man faces a hefty bill after customs officers at Munich Airport deemed his driving of his Swiss girlfriend's car as illegal importation, leading to a tax penalty of approximately 4500 euros.

The parents of Cyane Panine, a waitress who tragically died in a fire at a Swiss bar, have publicly dismissed claims made by the bar owner about their relationship, asserting that she was in a serious work dispute with them rather than a close, familial bond.

The parents of 24-year-old Cyane Panina, who died in a New Year's fire in a Swiss bar, claim that their daughter was exploited by her employers just before the tragedy.

The family lawyer of Cyane Panine, a bar worker implicated in the New Year fire in Switzerland that claimed 40 lives, alleges she had no safety training and was unaware of the risks involved.

A Chinese-linked hacker group utilized Venezuela-themed phishing emails to launch a malware campaign against US government-related targets, as noted by the Swiss cybersecurity firm Acronis.

A devastating fire at the Swiss bar 'Le Constellation' is believed to have been caused by table fountains held too close to the ceiling by a young waitress, who tragically died in the blaze, as police reports shed light on the catastrophe.

The article discusses the tragic death of 24-year-old Cyane Panine, a waitress who perished in a fire at a Swiss bar, highlighting concerns about her being on duty during a dangerous situation.

The discussion surrounding the Crans-Montana massacre emphasizes the need for media attention on the incident, as responsibilities must be identified, and the former magistrate expresses his pride in not being Swiss.

A Swiss man and his wife have filed a lawsuit against the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo over a cartoon related to a deadly bar fire in Crans-Montana that killed 40 people on New Year's Eve.

Two Swiss lawyers have filed a lawsuit against the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo over a cartoon that satirizes the tragedy at Crans Montana.

A Swiss court has ordered a French bar owner to be held for at least three months amid concerns he may flee, as he and his wife are suspected of homicide linked to the negligence at the bar Le Con.

Nearly two weeks after the New Year's Eve fire disaster in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, critical questions about emergency exits and access remain unanswered.

The owner of a Swiss bar, where 40 people tragically died, has been ordered to jail due to being considered a flight risk.

A Swiss couple has filed a complaint against Charlie Hebdo for a caricature related to the Crans-Montana fire, claiming it disrespects the victims of the tragedy.

Jacques and Jessica Moretti, owners of a Swiss ski bar where 40 people died in a fire, are under investigation regarding the origins of their wealth following the tragedy.

A Swiss court has ordered the co-owner of a bar in Crans-Montana to be held in preventive detention for three months following a fire that occurred on New Year’s Day.

A Swiss court has extended the detention of the owner of a luxury ski resort bar in Crans-Montana following a fire that claimed 40 lives on New Year's Eve.

Swiss judge decides to keep Jacques Moretti, owner of Le Constellation restaurant where 40 people died in a New Year's fire, in custody for three months, rejecting the couple's claims as the evidence contradicts them.

Jacques Moretti, a manager linked to the Constellation incident, claimed in Swiss testimony that candles on bottles might not have caused the fire, suggesting other factors were involved after conducting tests.

Swiss authorities will decide on Monday whether to continue the detention of Jacques Moretti, the owner of Le Constellation bar, as he and his partner face charges including negligent homicide in connection with a fire in Crans-Montana.

The owners of a Swiss bar revealed in a detailed account how a waitress they considered a stepdaughter suffocated behind a locked door during a fire that claimed 40 lives in Crans-Montana on New Year's Day.

The owner of a Swiss bar where 40 people lost their lives in a tragic New Year's fire stated that the service doors were locked from the inside, complicating the rescue efforts.

Following a devastating fire during a New Year's party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, the bar operator confessed that a 'service door' was locked from the inside.