Stories from Zurich · Switzerland

Swiss duty-free retailer Avolta reported a fall in quarterly turnover on Thursday. Overall Brazilian exports decreased by 18.5% in March. No new specific facts provided in current feed.

As of May 6, a total of 8 cases have been discovered, with 3 confirmed as Hantavirus through laboratory testing. The broadcaster expressed concern for the health of the travelers, noting that there are approximately 100 passengers on board.

A prominent Swiss TV moderator and philanthropist has died at the age of 82, according to his family. He was known for broadcasting the first moon landing on Swiss television in 1969. He was also a donor to the United Nations, having contributed one billion dollars.

An independent commission investigated the University Hospital and found that up to 70 people might not have died if they had received heart treatment at a different facility. The report specifically noted the impact of the University Hospital Heart Clinic being under the leadership of Francesco Maisano. The investigation reviewed 13 probes involving medical procedures that were not yet routine. Suspected deaths at a Zurich hospital have triggered demands for a parliamentary inquiry from right-wing politicians and increased oversight from the left. The situation involves concerns about patient safety and hospital procedures.

A suspect is accused of causing 4 million Swiss francs in damage during a fraud scheme. Some businesses have stopped or slowed ordering raw materials from the United States due to threats of increased EU car tariffs.

Renowned Swiss photographer René Greubli died today at the age of 98. The Zurich-born photographer was recognized as a major innovator in war photography.

A medical device known as 'Cardioband' was used on patients with mitral valve regurgitation despite never undergoing animal testing. The device was reportedly used in minimally invasive procedures as an alternative to open-heart surgery.

Dozens of deaths have reportedly occurred at the heart clinic located in the University Park. Three members of the University Hospital Zurich board resigned following an expert report regarding the hospital's heart clinic. The report addressed mortality rates and clinical standards at the facility. André Zemp stated that the Zurich heart clinic currently meets standard quality requirements. He noted that the mortality rate remains below the European average. The hospital will now implement regular and consistent reviews of staff interests and secondary employment. Between 2016 and 2020, the probe identified 11 unexpected deaths and 64 other unexpected outcomes. The findings were discussed with Thierry Garel, a cardiac surgeon at University Hospital Basel and professor at the University of Zurich.

The broadcasting rights for the FIFA World Cup have been acquired for 1.8 billion Yuan.

Swiss authorities have rejected an asylum request from Langhoff. The request cited the political situation in Germany and included clear criticism of National Socialism and Jewish persecution. The applicant's anti-fascist stance was a central component of the application.