Stories from Switzerland

A Swiss auction house sold military medals for 4.5 million Euros. The medals belonged to a World War II general. The auction took place in Geneva.

An auction house in Switzerland sold a collection of medals for 4.5 million Euros. The medals belonged to a World War II pilot.

A Swiss auction house has sold medals for a total of 4.5 million Euros.

The Swiss auction house Macho & Klapovich successfully auctioned various medals and coins for 4.5 million euros. The sale was described as highly successful by the broadcaster.

FIFA has reportedly requested 1.8 billion dollars, a figure that has drawn attention. Public discussion in China questions the scale of FIFA's 1.8 billion dollar request, suggesting the organization is leveraging the global scale of the World Cup. The request amount is specifically 1.8 billion dollars, sparking discussions regarding FIFA's financial demands. FIFA is requesting 1.8 billion dollars, a move criticized for its scale relative to the World Cup's global IP value. The request for 1.8 billion dollars has sparked debate regarding FIFA's leverage over global sports IP and the perceived wealth of Chinese platforms. The request for 1.8 billion dollars is being viewed by some observers as an indication of FIFA's perceived leverage over the World Cup, which is the world's largest single sporting IP.

The Engadin municipality approved a credit with a large majority during a community assembly in mid-April to renovate a slope. The total project cost is 18 million Swiss francs, with the federal government and the canton expected to cover the majority of the expenses.

Swiss federal and cantonal authorities plan to deploy electronic bracelets nationwide by the end of 2027 to combat domestic violence. A new short-dial emergency number, 142, was launched this week to assist victims in isolation.

King Lauvener has claimed approximately 117,000 square meters of land across Switzerland. The land holdings include 83 road segments, which the monarch has begun charging for use. The Times reported that his actions were initially viewed as eccentricity but have since evolved into land appropriation. Costs associated with these developments could increase by up to 25%, potentially raising vehicle prices. Lauvener also claims ownership of 83 road segments and has begun charging fees for their use, including from homeowners on adjacent plots. Authorities are now closely monitoring the situation. Jannis Lauener, a Swiss-Moroccan monarch who ascended to the throne in 2019 at age 24, is reportedly using national laws to claim unclaimed land.

Swiss doctors are prescribing nature as a treatment for mental health issues. An average of ten bats are killed per turbine annually, according to Jung.

Doctors in Switzerland are prescribing nature as a treatment for mental health conditions.