Saudis slam Geneva's "insecurity" after tourist's violent mugging...

A violent attack on a Saudi tourist in Geneva risks damaging the city's image as a safe destination for Middle East visitors, warns Geneva's tourism director.

The assault was reported last weekend on the Saudi television channel Al-Arabiya, the second-biggest Arab station after Al-Jazeera. Despite being the top Swiss destination for visitors from the Gulf States, Geneva's market share is under pressure.

After initially denying any knowledge of the assault, on Monday the Geneva cantonal police confirmed that a 48-year-old tourist from Saudi Arabia had been found unconscious with "very serious" head wounds on July 16. He had been struck from behind with an iron bar near the main station. An investigation has been opened. More...

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