Switzerland once again at the center of international investigations
Switzerland is once again drawing intense global scrutiny due to a series of scandals involving its banking system. Regulators and law enforcement agencies from several countries, including the United States, are investigating cases in which Swiss banks were allegedly used to store and launder assets belonging to sanctioned individuals —…
UK-France deal on illegal Channel crossings on the brink of collapse
Negotiations between the UK and France over renewing a key agreement to tackle illegal migration across the English Channel have reached an impasse. The current deal expires tonight, and experts fear a sharp spike in crossing attempts in the coming days. Under the existing agreement, the UK funds a significant…
Sociologists assess Orbán’s chances ahead of Hungary’s elections
Less than two weeks before Hungary’s parliamentary elections, scheduled for April 12, opinion polls show that Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s ruling party Fidesz is facing the most serious challenge in its entire time in power. The main opposition player, the centrist Tisza party led by Péter Magyar, holds a confident…
Attacks by pupils on teachers have risen sharply in UK schools
British schools are experiencing an alarming increase in violence by pupils towards teachers. According to the NASUWT teachers’ union, 40% of surveyed teachers experienced physical violence or aggression from pupils over the past year. One in five teachers (20%) reported being hit or punched, 38% said they had been shoved…
Most Swiss people demand stronger protection of children from social media influence
The overwhelming majority of Switzerland’s residents support stricter measures to protect minors from the harmful effects of social media. This is according to the results of a recent survey published on Sunday. The study, conducted by the reputable polling firm GfS Bern on behalf of the Mercator Foundation, found that…