Read more about the article COUGH IT UP: Woman Demands USD 5 Million Compensation For Pricey Swiss Throat Sweets
Candy from Ricola, the Swiss herb candy manufacturer which is on trial in the US and has to defend itself against the accusation of making misleading information about its products. (Ricola/Newsflash)
General News

COUGH IT UP: Woman Demands USD 5 Million Compensation For Pricey Swiss Throat Sweets

A woman who splashed out on posh Swiss herbal throat lozenges because she thought they were better quality is suing the manufacturer for USD 5 million. The plaintiff - from Illinois, USA - claims she was misled into thinking that the sweets were better than home-grown cough sweets. Now makers…

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May 27, 2022
Read more about the article NICKLED: Russian Precious-Metal Tycoons Swiss Villa Seized
The 1000-square-metre luxury villa of Russian oligarch Andrey Klishas, aged 49, which was blocked by the Swiss canton of Ticino. (Newsflash)
Politics

NICKLED: Russian Precious-Metal Tycoons Swiss Villa Seized

A Russian tycoon's luxury lakeside Swiss villa has been seized by officials for his backing of the war in Ukraine. Mega-wealthy Andrei Klishas made his fortune in nickel mining before becoming a senator in Russia's upper house. His name appeared on an international list of sanctioned supporters of Putin's regime…

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May 13, 2022
Read more about the article Cash Strapped Swiss Banker Of The Year Convicted Of Fraud For Putting Strip Clubs On Expenses Has To Sell Luxury Villas
Pierin Vincenz, aged 65, sentenced to nearly four years in jail for charges including fraud in Switzerland. (Newsflash)
Crime

Cash Strapped Swiss Banker Of The Year Convicted Of Fraud For Putting Strip Clubs On Expenses Has To Sell Luxury Villas

A former Swiss "banker of the year" who has been convicted of fraud for making millions with illegal deals and even listing visits to strip clubs as expenses is selling two of his luxury villas after running short of cash. Pierin Vincenz, 65, is appealing his not-yet-final conviction for fraud,…

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April 23, 2022
Read more about the article Swiss Doctor Refuses To Treat Russian HIV Patients Because Of Putins Invasion Of Ukraine
The Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich where allegedly a doctor denies to treat a Russian HIV-positive patient. (Google Maps/Newsflash)
Health

Swiss Doctor Refuses To Treat Russian HIV Patients Because Of Putins Invasion Of Ukraine

A Swiss doctor has refused to treat a homosexual Russian man with HIV over Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. The doctor, who has not been named, reportedly works at the Hirslanden Clinic in Zurich and they confirmed that an unnamed doctor had decided not to treat people from Russia. The…

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March 8, 2022
Read more about the article Swiss Woman Held In Belarusian Prison For Over A Year Over Anti-Government Protests Goes On Hunger Strike
Natallia Hersche, 52, has been in a Belarusian prison since 19th September, 2020, she was arrested while taking part in a demonstration against Alexander Lukashenko. (Newsflash)
General News

Swiss Woman Held In Belarusian Prison For Over A Year Over Anti-Government Protests Goes On Hunger Strike

A Swiss woman jailed in Europe's last dictatorship Belarus for her alleged participation in anti-government protests has gone on hunger strike to protest the harsh conditions under which she has been held for over a year. Natallia Hersche, 52, has been in a Belarusian prison since 19th September 2020 after…

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February 4, 2022