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‘It seems as if Switzerland has suddenly become afraid of its global pioneering role,’ says Sarco inventor Nitschke
Suicide capsule inventor Philip Nitschke talks about the Sarco premiere for the first time. He considers the criminal proceedings for intentional homicide to be absurd. In this interview, Nitschke tells us what he is planning next.
Sarco Director Still in Custody
The Sarco director is still in custody - now his lawyer is attacking the Schaffhausen authorities The German Florian Willet is being investigated for intentional homicide in connection with the first death in the suicide capsule. Now his defense lawyer is speaking for...
The mists surrounding the Sarco
In Switzerland, a 64-year-old woman passed away last month in a specially designed ‘suicide capsule.’
Former Director of Justice calls for nationwide rules on euthanasia
After the first suicide in the Sarco euthanasia capsule, the former Director of Justice of the Canton of Zurich is calling for nationwide rules. And Markus Notter criticizes Federal Councillor Elisabeth Baume-Schneider for the way she handled the death capsule.
Reported “suicide capsule” death of U.S. woman in Switzerland prompts multiple arrests, launch of criminal case
Police in northern Switzerland said Tuesday that several people have been detained and a criminal case opened in connection with the suspected death of a person in a “suicide capsule.”
First woman dies in ‘suicide capsule’ in Switzerland
In Switzerland on Monday, a 64-year-old woman died in a specially designed ‘suicide capsule’ containing nitrogen gas. It is the first time ever that this suicide capsule, called the Sarco, was used. The capsule, an airtight cabin the size of a coffin, offers, according to its creators, a ‘quick, peaceful and reliable death’ without the assistance of a doctor or medication.
Switzerland’s cow parade (désalpe/alpabzug) 2024 and its history
What exactly is the alpine descent or désalpe / alpabzug? This article explores the event’s history and where to see it.
Revealed: First images of DOUBLE suicide pod which will be used to euthanise British couple – as Swiss company behind it reveals a quarter of those on their waiting list are Brits
First images of DOUBLE suicide pod which will be used to euthanise British couple – as Swiss company behind it reveals a quarter of those on their waiting list are Brits
Former RAF engineer, 86, and his nurse wife, 80, sign up to die in each other’s arms as first British couple to use double suicide pod in Switzerland after her dementia diagnosis
British couple want to travel to Switzerland to die in each other’s arms in the death capsule – known as the Sarco – to mark the end of their long and happy marriage.
History of First Sarco Candidate Raises Questions
The 55-year-old American woman, who was the first to die in the suicide capsule, made serious accusations, now documents show that she made the opposite statements shortly beforehand.