Palantir, a controversial US tech company known for its data aggregation and military software, is expanding its presence in Zurich despite Swiss authorities' reservations due to concerns over data privacy and military applications, including its role in Gaza. The company has established strong ties with Swiss firms and government agencies, focusing on civilian software development in Zurich, while its involvement in military and law enforcement activities raises regulatory and ethical questions. Zurich's favorable business environment has made it a strategic hub for Palantir's European operations, but its activities continue to attract scrutiny over potential human rights and export control issues.
A 50-year-old Orthodox Jewish man was critically wounded in a suspected hate crime stabbing in Zurich, Switzerland, with reports indicating that the assailant may have shouted anti-Semitic remarks during the attack. The Swiss Federation of Jewish Communities is reviewing security arrangements following the incident, expressing shock at the rare occurrence of such physical attacks on Jewish people in Switzerland and calling for caution among community members.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken switched planes in Zurich after his original Boeing C-40 aircraft, part of the U.S. military service, was grounded due to a critical failure related to an oxygen leak. A new plane was arranged for Blinken, who was in Davos to attend the World Economic Forum, but the press pool traveling with him was advised to make commercial flight arrangements as the new aircraft couldn't accommodate journalists. This incident comes amid increased scrutiny of Boeing following a series of safety concerns.
Singapore and Zurich have overtaken New York as the world's most expensive cities to live in, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit's Worldwide Cost of Living 2023 report. Factors such as high car ownership costs, expensive alcohol, and rising grocery prices contributed to Singapore's rise to the top spot, which it shared with New York last year.
A Swiss Airlines plane departed from Zurich to Bilbao without any of its passengers' checked bags due to a shortage of ground staff. Passengers waited for over two hours at the conveyor belt before being informed that their bags were left behind. The flight crew decided to fly without the bags for operational reasons, as the plane had to transport another set of passengers before the airport closed. The bags are being flown to Bilbao, but no specific arrival time was given. This is not the first incident of a plane departing without passengers' bags, as similar incidents have occurred in the past.
A Swiss Airlines plane departed from Zurich to Bilbao without any of its passengers' checked bags due to a shortage of ground staff. Passengers waited for over two hours at the conveyor belt before being informed that their bags were left behind. The flight crew decided to fly without the bags for operational reasons, as the plane had to transport another set of passengers before the airport closed. The bags are being flown to Bilbao, but no specific arrival time was given. This is not the first incident of a plane departing without passengers' bags, as similar incidents have occurred in the past.
A Swiss Airlines plane departed from Zurich to Bilbao without any of its passengers' checked bags due to a shortage of ground staff. Passengers waited for over two hours at the conveyor belt before being informed that their bags were left behind. The flight crew decided to fly without the bags for operational reasons. The bags are being flown to Bilbao, but no arrival time has been specified. This is not the first incident of a plane departing without passengers' bags.
Nine world champions maintained their winning streak at the Weltklasse meeting in Zurich, part of the Wanda Diamond League, just four days after the World Championships. Noah Lyles won the men's 200m, Sha'Carri Richardson dominated the women's 100m, Shericka Jackson triumphed in the women's 200m, Danielle Williams claimed victory in the women's 100m hurdles, and Yomif Kejelcha took first place in the men's 5000m. Other notable performances included Karsten Warholm's unexpected defeat in the men's 400m hurdles and Mondo Duplantis' comfortable win in the men's pole vault.
