Stories from Switzerland

Rybolovlev claims that Bouvier agreed to source art for a 2% commission but instead inflated prices by margins. For example, a piece purchased for 100 million was reportedly billed to the Russian billionaire at 130 million, resulting in a 30 million profit for the dealer.

Russian oligarch Dmitri Rybolovlev is involved in a lawsuit regarding his private art collection. The collection includes works by artists such as Da Vinci, Picasso, Klimt, Van Gogh, Chagall, and Rodchenko.

A helicopter crashed in the afternoon in Mezoviko Vira, Ticino. Six people were injured in the accident. The crash occurred at a distance of approximately 20 meters from a specific point, according to the report.

FC Basel has been disqualified from the playoff semifinal after losing their quarterfinal second leg match against FC St. Gallen. The league announced that Basel made too many substitutions and used an ineligible player who was not on the match sheet.

The Swiss government announced on May 4th that it is participating in the NATO Tiger Meet multinational joint exercise as part of the NATO Partnership for Peace program. Switzerland has maintained permanent neutrality since the 1815 Congress of Vienna.

Police announced the arrest of a driver who killed two pedestrians this afternoon in a town in eastern Germany. The mayor stated that nothing precise is yet known about the motive or the perpetrator.

Researchers at ETH Zurich have launched a seven-year prepared experiment located 1.5 kilometers beneath the Earth's surface in the Pedretto Tunnel. For safety reasons, no personnel are currently inside the tunnel during the operation. The experiment is being operated remotely from a command center at ETH Zurich. Initial reports indicate that water pumps are reaching desired pressure levels and sensor signals are being received. Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed an experimental procedure using sensors to monitor pressure during underground operations. The team stated the probability of causing light damage is less than 1 in 10,000. This risk is significantly lower than the probability of damage caused by natural earthquakes. The experiment aims to ensure safety during the final stages of the process.

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.

Tennis player Stan Wawrinka will play his final professional match at the Swiss Indoors in Basel at the end of October. Organizers announced the retirement details today, stating the event will serve as a tribute to the Swiss athlete.

Switzerland is considering a vote on reforms to ensure equity between military and civil service. The proposed law would make civil service planning less flexible than current standards.