Stories from lausanne · Switzerland

The International Olympic Committee stated that athletes' rights to participate in international competitions should not be restricted due to their government's actions, including involvement in war or conflict.

Logitech reported a profit of nearly 860 million USD for its fiscal year ending in March. This represents an increase of approximately 16% compared to the previous year. Revenue rose by 6% to reach 4.8 billion USD.

Opponents in Vaud are challenging two initiatives that propose the introduction of a minimum wage. The challenges are being raised against proposed increases to the minimum wage.

The International Olympic Committee has launched a full investigation following a complaint from a female athlete who participated in the London Olympics team competition. The federation said that athlete safety and dignity are non-negotiable as the investigation proceeds.

The Lausanne University Hospital has obtained authorization from Swissmedic to market a fecal microbiota transplant treatment. While the procedure has been performed in university settings elsewhere, the Swiss approval establishes specific medicinal criteria for the treatment.

The canton of Vaud will modify its penal law to prohibit and punish the use of hate symbols in public spaces. The move aims to ban such symbols within the canton. This follows a decision regarding a popular initiative where the National Council rejected a counter-proposal.

An investigation has revealed recurring governance dysfunctions at the Haute École Pédagogique Vaudoise (HEP Vaud). Diaz noted that experiences vary depending on the positions held and that it is complex for management to listen to all feedback.

Theologian Daniel Marguerat, a figure in the Reformed Church of Vaud, faces accusations of sexual abuse. The alleged abuse occurred during his time as a professor at the University of Lausanne, potentially dating back to the 1990s.

The International Ski Federation and Snowboarding (FIS) announced it will decide on the neutral athlete program for the 2026-2027 season during the spring or summer of this year. The decision will concern individual measures regarding the program for neutral athletes. The announcement was made in a formal statement by FIS.

A French Christian media investigation has identified Daniel Marguerat, a former professor at the University of Lausanne, as the subject of several reports regarding sexual abuse.