Zurich

Carrying backpacks and tradition: Inside Zurich’s Noam School

In a time of rising antisemitism, a small Jewish school in Zurich is shaping the next generation with a blend of academic excellence, Jewish tradition, and acts of everyday kindness

IN AN unsettled Europe, Jewish education is not only about grades but about building community.
Gold Coins. Illustration.

Hampshire couple's Tudor gold coin hoard dug from garden fetches over £380,000 at Zurich auction

 Zurich, Switzerland

The new cultural capital: The European city where every moment is an experience

 Ali Abunimah

Director of anti-Israel ‘Electronic Intifada’ arrested in Switzerland after entry ban


Worldwide public opinion and trust in science remains strong - study

The research found that demographics with higher trust in science included women, older people, people with a large income, educated people, and those with left-wing or liberal political views.

The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot.

Discovering the hidden gems of Switzerland's Rhine: A serene getaway

Explore the scenic beauty and medieval charm of Schaffhausen along the Swiss Rhine, with affordable travel tips, breathtaking sights, and the best of local hospitality in this underrated Swiss town.

 THE MIGHTY river plunges at the Rhine Falls

Tunisia radicalization prompted Zurich teen to attack Jew, police say

The terrorist act occurred on March 2, when a 15-year-old Swiss national with a Tunisian immigrant background assaulted a 50-year-old Jewish man with a knife, seriously injuring him.

 People walk past as Swiss police vehicles stand by to prevent expected illegal gatherings amid restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in the old town of Zurich, Switzerland, April 9, 2021.

Zurich teen who stabbed Jewish man had pledged loyalty to ISIS

Hundreds gathered in solidarity against antisemitism at the site of the stabbing, the European Jewish Congress said.

 An ISIS member carries an Islamic State flag in Syria.

Orthodox Jewish man stabbed in Switzerland, police probe antisemitic attack

The Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities said the Jewish community's security arrangements were being reviewed after the attack.

 People walk past as Swiss police vehicles stand by to prevent expected illegal gatherings amid restrictions due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, in the old town of Zurich, Switzerland, April 9, 2021.

Outrage in Davos: Ski rental refuses service to Jews, sparks investigation

The discriminatory stance was revealed through a notice in Hebrew, stating due to "several very annoying incidents," including theft, the service to Jewish individuals would cease.

A general view of a ski resort. February 25, 2011.

'Queen of rock 'n' roll' Tina Turner dies at 83

Turner began her career in the 1950s during the early years of rock and roll and evolved into an MTV phenomenon.

 Tina Turner performs during her "Wildest Dream" tour concert in Basel, Switzerland July 5, 1996.

Martian meteorite impacts reveal new information about the red planet

The new data gathered from Mars's interior provides clues on how the planet formed, and how it has changed over the millenia.

 First observation of surface waves on Mars reveals details of planet’s crust.

Euthanasia association accepts only vaccinated and convalescents

The euthanasia association in Switzerland announced that only vaccinated persons will be granted assistance in dying.

A medical worker holds a syringe with Sputnik V (Gam-COVID-Vac) vaccine against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) before administering an injection at a vaccination centre in a shopping mall in Saint Petersburg, Russia February 24, 2021.

An Israeli striker making his mark abroad

Blue-and-white soccer star Munas Dabbur reflects on European success, Nazareth origins and goals.

ISRAELI STRIKER Munas Dabbur has settled into his role with Bundesliga club Hoffenheim and is a key factor in the blue-and-white’s World Cup qualifying campaign.

Israel's El Al to resume Zurich flights, codeshare with Swiss

Last week, El Al resumed flights to Frankfurt and Amsterdam, while flights to Los Angeles, Miami and Kiev will restart.

El Al plane