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Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Bali for Nyepi Mockery
world6 days ago

Swiss Tourist Sentenced to One Year in Bali for Nyepi Mockery

Swiss tourist Luzian Andrin Zgraggen, 26, was sentenced to one year in Denpasar District Court for posting Instagram videos during Nyepi, Bali’s Day of Silence, in which he violated restrictions and described the tradition as 'crazy.' The court said the posts offended Balinese people and sparked public outrage, though the sentence took his youth and good behavior into account; authorities had warned him about Nyepi before his arrest. The offense carries up to five years, and Swiss consular officials are providing support as Indonesian authorities handle the case.

via The Times of India|
#bali#indonesia#nyepi
Switzerland tightens banking oversight after Credit Suisse crisis
financial-and-markets-regulation17 days ago

Switzerland tightens banking oversight after Credit Suisse crisis

Switzerland launched a consultation on tougher regulation after the Credit Suisse rescue, giving FINMA broader powers to intervene in troubled banks and levy fines, while boosting executive accountability and allowing bonus deferrals for systemically important banks. The package also seeks about $20 billion of extra capital for UBS’s foreign subsidiaries. Part of the Too Big to Fail overhaul, the reforms aim to reduce systemic risk and avoid future state rescues, with enactment potentially no earlier than 2029 and some elements softened amid pushback from banks and lawmakers.

via Financial Times|
#banks#credit-suisse#financial-and-markets-regulation
Alpine Solar Wall Delivers Winter Power, but Swiss Regulation Stalls the Next Wave
energy26 days ago

Alpine Solar Wall Delivers Winter Power, but Swiss Regulation Stalls the Next Wave

Switzerland’s Muttsee dam hosts 4,872 solar modules on its south face, delivering a surprisingly strong winter share of annual output (43% of energy in the cold half) thanks to altitude and a steep tilt, but a five‑foot gap to the concrete is left so inspectors can map cracks—limiting the rear-face (bifacial) gain to about 1.5%. The project, funded by Axpo/IWB under the Solar Express regime, shows that site conditions and the regulatory framework largely determine alpine solar viability, with many such projects stalled or canceled despite measured performance that exceeds a valley reference plant.

via Autonocion.com|
#alpine#energy#energy-policy
Swiss euthanasia firm chief dies on Mount Fuji climb
world1 month ago

Swiss euthanasia firm chief dies on Mount Fuji climb

Bernhard Sutter, 58, head of Exit, Switzerland’s largest euthanasia firm, collapsed while climbing Mount Fuji with his son via the Fujinomiya route. He was revived briefly with a defibrillator but died at a local hospital; the cause of death has not been disclosed. Sutter had led Exit since 2015 and joined the firm in 2007. The mountain climb has already claimed a second fatality this hiking season, with about 200,000 people scaling Mount Fuji each year.

via The Japan Times|
#bernhard-sutter#euthanasia#exit
VAR misidentification costs Embolo as Switzerland bow out in WC 2026 quarter-final
sports1 month ago

VAR misidentification costs Embolo as Switzerland bow out in WC 2026 quarter-final

In the World Cup 2026 quarter-final, a VAR review ruled Breel Embolo’s contact as a mistaken identity call, overturning an earlier yellow for Leandro Paredes and sending Embolo off for a second yellow. Switzerland, already down a man, pressed to 1-1 with Dan Ndoye’s 67th‑minute goal but conceded twice in extra time as Argentina advanced; coach Murat Yakin and teammates condemned the ruling and VAR’s use of mistaken identity as disastrous to the match.

via The Guardian|
#argentina#mistaken-identity#sports
Messi-Driven Argentina Faces Swiss Challenge in WC 2026 QF
sports1 month ago

Messi-Driven Argentina Faces Swiss Challenge in WC 2026 QF

Argentina, led by Lionel Messi's hot form with eight goals in five games, takes on Switzerland in the 2026 World Cup quarterfinal in Kansas City. Argentina is listed as the -145 favorite with Switzerland at +500 and a 2.5-goal total. Kickoff is 9 p.m. ET. Switzerland advanced past Algeria and Colombia, while Messi looms as the biggest threat; SportsLine’s Martin Green, boasting a 19-7 WC run, has revealed his top bets, including an Over 2.5 goals lean and a Messi prop.

via CBS Sports|
#argentina#lionel-messi#odds
Argentina vs. Switzerland: World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Preview
sports1 month ago

Argentina vs. Switzerland: World Cup 2026 Quarterfinal Preview

SI FC previews the Argentina–Switzerland World Cup 2026 quarterfinal, noting Argentina's path through a tame group and knockout wins featuring Lionel Messi, while Switzerland’s run to the quarters came via a 2–0 win over Algeria and a goalless draw against Colombia followed by penalties; the clash is described as one of the more lopsided quarterfinals.

via Sports Illustrated|
#argentina#messi#quarterfinals
Mac Allister heads Argentina in front as Messi herrings creates lead vs Switzerland
world1 month ago

Mac Allister heads Argentina in front as Messi herrings creates lead vs Switzerland

Argentina lead 1-0 at halftime after Alexis Mac Allister heads Lionel Messi’s corner home in the 10th minute. Argentina have looked solid on the counter and from set-pieces, while Switzerland have dominated possession and created chances but have found Emi Martinez difficult to beat. Messi tallies another World Cup assist, highlighting Argentina’s ongoing strength from dead-ball situations, with the second half underway as Switzerland push to level and Argentina seek to extend the lead.

via The Guardian|
#argentina#mac-allister#messi
Argentina Opens Scoring as Messi-Led Attack Tests Swiss Defense
sports1 month ago

Argentina Opens Scoring as Messi-Led Attack Tests Swiss Defense

Live from Arrowhead Stadium, Argentina take an early lead as Alexis Mac Allister scores from a corner, while Switzerland control possession but haven’t yet broken Argentina’s defense. Messi remains the driving force for Argentina with Julián Álvarez in the XI, and pre-match notes leaned toward a 2-1 Argentina win. The updates also mention a water break and ongoing back-and-forth as fans back Argentina.

via CBS Sports|
#argentina#football#live-updates