World War II

History

Switzerland Opens Secret File on Nazi 'Angel of Death' Josef Mengele

The Swiss Federal Intelligence Service has granted access to its file on Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele, a move applauded by the International Auschwitz Committee. The documents are expected to shed new light on the notorious doctor's post-war movements.

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Banking

US Court Rejects UBS Bid to Limit Liability Over Nazi-Linked Accounts

A US federal judge has denied an attempt by Swiss bank UBS to limit its liability regarding new evidence on accounts connected to Nazi Germany. The ruling leaves the possibility of future lawsuits unresolved.

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Nazi Links Found in Swiss Alpine Garden's History

Flore-Alpe botanical garden foundation reveals founder's connections to German war economy, prompts name change

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Historical investigation reveals Flore-Alpe botanical garden founder's connections to German war economy during 1940-1944

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Historic memorial ceremony in Ticino marks the installation of 'stumble stones' honoring Italian partisans who died fleeing fascism to Switzerland in 1944.

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Government initiates CHF2.5 million project for Nazi victims memorial on Bern's Casinoterrasse, calling for multidisciplinary design proposals.

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art

Kunstmuseum Bern relinquishes ownership of Alfred Sisley's 'Le Chemin des Bois à Ville-d'Avray' following provenance research revealing its forced sale during Nazi persecution.

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Swiss city joins international memorial movement with installation of brass commemorative stones honoring Holocaust victims

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