The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/switzerland/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 01:24:09 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Switzerland | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/switzerland/ 32 32 Three wounded by Swiss train station stabber allegedly yelling ‘Allahu akbar’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/three-wounded-by-swiss-train-station-stabber-allegedly-yelling-allahu-akbar/ Thu, 28 May 2026 13:48:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3832214 Police arrest knifeman, investigating motive for attack in Winterthur, near Zurich; victims hospitalized, though condition unknown

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]]> Sealed files on Nazi ‘Angel of Death’ Mengele to be opened, Swiss intel agency says https://www.timesofisrael.com/sealed-files-on-nazi-angel-of-death-mengele-to-be-opened-swiss-intel-agency-says/ Sat, 16 May 2026 08:40:58 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3824564 Josef Mengele, who fled to Argentina, was never prosecuted for sadistic Auschwitz experiments despite possibly visiting Zurich after West Germany issued arrest warrant against him

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]]> Kanye West shows nixed in Poland, Switzerland amid backlash over past antisemitism https://www.timesofisrael.com/kanye-west-shows-nixed-in-poland-switzerland-amid-backlash-over-past-antisemitism/ Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3806556 Rapper known as Ye postpones concert in France, where the interior minister is reportedly seeking to ban event, claims 'commitment to make amends'

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]]> Swiss TV calls Israeli Olympic bobsleigh captain a ‘supporter of genocide’ in Gaza https://www.timesofisrael.com/swiss-tv-calls-israeli-olympic-bobsled-captain-a-supporter-of-genocide-in-gaza/ Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:13:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3756203 Commentator uses entire 2-minute run to slam AJ Edelman, complain that Israelis are allowed to compete while Russia is banned; Edelman: I refuse to lend 'credence' to 'diatribe'

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]]> Hundreds of Nazi-linked accounts discovered at Credit Suisse, US lawmaker says https://www.timesofisrael.com/hundreds-of-nazi-linked-accounts-discovered-at-credit-suisse-us-lawmaker-says/ Tue, 03 Feb 2026 12:53:49 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3747242 Wartime accounts for the German Foreign Office, a German arms manufacturer and the German Red Cross discovered, as well as new details on scheme to help Nazis flee to Argentina

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]]> UN experts slam trespassing convictions for Swiss students over anti-Israel sit-in https://www.timesofisrael.com/un-experts-slam-trespassing-convictions-for-swiss-students-over-anti-israel-sit-in/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 19:03:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3742770 Special rapporteurs on rights to free expression, assembly say activism 'must not be criminalized,' after students each fined some $3,500 for occupying Zurich university building

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]]> Owner of Swiss bar where 40 died in New Year’s blaze ordered into custody https://www.timesofisrael.com/owner-of-swiss-bar-where-40-died-in-new-years-blaze-ordered-into-custody/ Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:11:11 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3730472 Jacques and Jessica Moretti appear at prosecutor's office; Switzerland holds day of mourning; Swiss president says those responsible must be brought to account 'without delay or leniency'

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]]> Swiss bar in deadly blaze had missed six years of safety checks https://www.timesofisrael.com/swiss-bar-in-deadly-blaze-had-missed-six-years-of-safety-checks/ Tue, 06 Jan 2026 21:04:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3728108 Crans-Montana mayor says bars in the ski resort town are required to undergo annual inspection; owners probed on suspicion of homicide by negligence, their second venue shuttered

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]]> Israeli teen Charlotte Niddam confirmed dead in New Year’s fire at Swiss ski resort https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-teen-charlotte-niddam-confirmed-dead-in-new-years-fire-at-swiss-ski-resort/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 20:55:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3726625 Israel's ZAKA volunteers said to help identify body after over 40 killed in Alps disaster; Niddam, who was also a UK and French citizen, went to Jewish school in London

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]]> Swiss authorities identify 16 more victims of New Year’s bar fire, the youngest aged 14 https://www.timesofisrael.com/swiss-authorities-identify-16-more-victims-of-new-years-bar-fire-the-youngest-aged-14/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 13:12:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3726285 Reports name Charlotte Niddam, 15, as missing Israeli national; growing anger that ski resort bar may have narrowed exit staircase, turned blind eye to underage drinking

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]]> Israeli citizen reported missing in Swiss inferno; officials say blaze caused by sparklers https://www.timesofisrael.com/israeli-citizen-reported-missing-in-swiss-inferno-that-officials-attribute-to-sparklers/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 18:08:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3725491 15-year-old former student at UK Jewish school named among the missing; 1st victim identified after New Year's blaze that left at least 40 dead, at least 80 critically wounded

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]]> Families face agonizing wait as Swiss authorities work to identify victims of bar fire https://www.timesofisrael.com/families-face-agonizing-wait-as-swiss-authorities-work-to-identify-victims-of-bar-fire/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 17:39:40 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3725497 Witness to aftermath of blaze: 'Young people, totally burned, still alive, screaming in pain'; Eleonore, 17: 'We've tried to reach our friends. But there's nothing. There's no response'

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]]> Israel offers help to Switzerland after deadly ski resort blaze kills dozens https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-offers-help-to-switzerland-after-deadly-ski-resort-blaze-kills-dozens/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 04:21:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3725198 Three Jewish people said missing; Herzog offers condolences, notes Israeli experience in dealing with disasters; authorities still identifying victims, cause of fire

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]]> Dozens dead, more than 100 injured in fire at Swiss Alps bar during New Year’s party https://www.timesofisrael.com/dozens-dead-around-100-injured-in-fire-at-swiss-alps-bar-during-new-years-party/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:05:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3724685 Fire at luxury ski resort town caused by 'explosion of unknown origin,' Swiss police say, as influx of wounded fills local hospital to capacity

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]]> Eurovision champion Nemo returns winner’s trophy to protest Israel’s inclusion https://www.timesofisrael.com/eurovision-champion-nemo-returns-winners-trophy-to-protest-israels-inclusion/ Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:36:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3710060 Swiss performer, who won in 2024, cites conduct of war against Hamas, claims Israeli behavior contradicts event's theme of unity, inclusion and dignity for all people

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