Mr. Steinmetz, a French-Israeli businessman, was convicted on charges of corrupting foreign public officials in a bid to reap iron ore resources in Guinea. He was sentenced to five years in prison.
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Corruption Trial of French-Israeli Tycoon Begins in Switzerland
Swiss prosecutors have accused the billionaire Beny Steinmetz of securing lucrative mining deals in the West African country of Guinea with bribes. Mr. Steinmetz has denied the charges.
Austrian Lockdown Covers Schools and Stores, but Not Ski Hills
A sunny holiday weekend drew a crush of skiers to Austria’s slopes, with crowded lift lines and parking lots making a mockery of social distancing rules.
Mystery Couple Found in a Roll of Film From Nearly 70 Years Ago
Internet sleuths have been captivated by the photos, which were recently developed and document a couple’s trip to the Swiss-Italian border with a dachshund.
Decades Later, Liberian Warlord Faces War Crimes Trial in Switzerland
In a step hailed by rights advocates, a Swiss court has charged former rebel leader Alieu Kosiah with murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers and cannibalism.
Plan to Hold Corporations Liable for Violations Abroad Fails in Switzerland
The proposal would have exposed multinational companies to greater scrutiny over human rights and environmental abuses.
For the Arts in Europe, Lockdown Feels Different This Time
Many of the continent’s museums, theaters, concert halls and bookshops have been forced to close again, and now, people’s reactions have changed.
Switzerland Votes to Approve Paternity Leave
Fathers will be allowed 10 days of paid time off after voters endorsed a new law despite a conservative backlash that forced a referendum.
Swiss to Vote on Paternity Leave: Nice to Have or Essential?
The fate of a law mandating two weeks of paid leave for fathers will be decided at the polls after a conservative backlash forced a referendum.
An 8-Year-Old Boy Tried to Pay With Toy Money. It’s Now on a Swiss Police File.
The child had his mug shot taken after trying to use a fake €50 bill at a local shop. The incident will be on police records until at least 2025.