Stories from Switzerland

Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC (LAFC) has extended an offer to purchase Swiss club Grasshopper Club Zurich. The move follows recent protests from LAFC supporters.

Medical experts describe nitazenes as substances that act similarly to morphine or heroin but are significantly more potent. Professor Mark Vogel, chief physician at the University Clinics in Basel, discussed the dangers of these substances.

Firefighters rescued a person trapped in a burning elevator in the commune of Lancy, Geneva canton, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred during the late morning hours. The individual's prognosis was not immediately specified.

A Swiss court has thrown out a bribery and embezzlement case involving the imprisoned daughter of the former president of Uzbekistan.

The Swiss music magazine Jazz & More will continue under new management following a period of uncertainty. A newly founded association has taken responsibility for the publication.

Authorities also suspect involvement in a criminal organization. Swiss authorities have frozen a large sum of money in accounts linked to a major corruption case dating back to 1993. The funds were reportedly held in Swiss accounts and were seized to prevent removal. The investigation into the case has been ongoing, though some reports suggest the court is reviewing the timeline of the investigation. Valerie Dietli has resigned from her government position after being accused of withholding information and lying. The government stated that trust has been destroyed and it is difficult to imagine it being rebuilt. Parliament also commented on the situation this week.

Firefighters rescued one person trapped in a burning elevator in a tower in the Lansi commune of the Geneva canton. The individual's life is in danger following the incident. The fire was brought under control within one hour.

Residents in Bellwald are planning a gradual return to their homes following a landslide. Local authorities are working to guarantee a secure connection to the rear Lötzental area, even during winter months.

Members of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) selected Saudi Arabia for the position of Vice President of the ITU Council. The decision followed the conclusion of the 2026 Council session held in Geneva. The selection reflects the Kingdom's role within the international telecommunications body. The Kingdom was chosen as a deputy chair for the ITU Council for the 2026 term. This selection is described as a reflection of international confidence in the Kingdom's active role in achieving ITU objectives. Engineer Haitham Al-Ouhali, Governor of the Communications, Space and Technology Commission, stated that the Kingdom aims to be a primary destination for international forums and conferences.

A new popular initiative has launched a signature collection campaign to block the purchase of F-35 fighter jets. The initiative committee describes the aircraft purchase as unsuitable and excessively expensive.