News from Switzerland: From Ethical Debates to Sporting Successes
In Switzerland, there is currently an important discussion about organ donation after assisted suicide. A new legal opinion shows that this combination is fundamentally legally possible. Nevertheless, the topic raises many difficult ethical questions that must be further discussed in society and medicine. At the same time, the defense company Ruag is making headlines: despite a clear warning from the federal government, the company paid a ransom to the hacker group "Akira" after they had broken into the computer systems of a subsidiary.
Another central political topic is the so-called "10-million initiative." Initial data on voter turnout shows that there is currently no major difference between mobilization in the cities and in the countryside. Since turnout is often decisive for the outcome of votes, experts are observing this development very closely.
In sports, Swiss female footballers celebrated a clear success. The national team defeated Malta 6-1. The guests of honor in the stands caused a particular stir: ski star Lara Gut-Behrami and her husband Valon Behrami visited the game and met the players after the final whistle. There is also news from the men's national team. Striker Breel Embolo has finally arrived at the training camp in the USA after a three-day delay and problems upon entry.
Off the pitch, however, there is also criticism of Swiss football. Famous coach José Mourinho said that the Swiss are too modest to win major tournaments. Many Swiss dual citizens agreed with him, saying that the team often lacks the necessary "killer instinct." However, firefighters on the Niesen proved that the Swiss can certainly show extreme commitment: in full gear, they climbed the longest staircase in the world with over 11,000 steps, setting an impressive world record.
In society, there are also reports of personal fates and health problems. Former Miss Switzerland Bianca Sissing spoke openly about her difficult childhood, during which she was homeless at times and had to care for her sick mother. Meanwhile, more and more people in Switzerland are suffering from hay fever. Experts explain that the number of pollen allergy sufferers is steadily increasing in sunny weather, which represents a great burden in everyday life for many citizens.
Finally, there is some culinary advice for all amateur cooks. Italian star chef Giorgio Locatelli explained in a podcast how to make a perfect tomato sugo. His most important tip: sugar never belongs in a real Italian sauce. He emphasizes that it instead depends on the quality of the tomatoes and the right technique to achieve the best taste.