Lori glori: DJ BoboS Voice Faces Losing Her Swiss Residence
Table of Contents
Lori Glori (66) is the voice behind many DJ Bobo songs. After years of fighting for a fair financial share in the global hits, she is now fighting for her right to reside in Switzerland. this is on the brink.
The singer is threatened with the revocation of her permanent residence permit due to long stays abroad.Glori sang on numerous DJ Bobo hits,unknowingly ceding copyrights in the process. She has held a settlement permit C since 2021.
DJ Bobo’s Singer Faces Deportation From Switzerland
The singer Lori Glori (66) is emotionally tired. it’s been over 30 years since she gave her voice to several of DJ bobo’s (57) global hits – and came away almost empty-handed. She sang the melodies of “Pray”, “There’s a Party” and “Respect Yourself”.
Now she is fighting again, this time for her existence in Switzerland. She is threatened with deportation. The authorities want to revoke her C settlement permit, which she has had since 2021. This is shown by documents available to Blick.
Long stays abroad
A letter from the Office for Migration, Integration and Citizenship of the Canton of Basel-Landschaft states that the American-born woman entered Switzerland in April 2015 – after marrying her husband, a Swiss citizen. As a result, she received a residence permit, which six years later became a settlement permit.
With this, Lori Glori would actually have an unrestricted right of residence in Switzerland. But the authorities explain that the singer has spent most of the last few years abroad – and that is a problem. “the settlement permit expires after six months if the foreign person leaves Switzerland without deregistering,” says the office’s letter.
Longer in Malta because of corona
The singer confirmed various stays abroad to Blick. “I have to travel around for my career, or else I can’t work,” she says.She didn’t know that the stays couldn’t be longer than six months.
“I traveled to Malta in 2019 and came back to Switzerland in 2021,” she says. This stay was not planned for so long, but the Corona period made their return journey more tough and delayed.
Now she has to prove to the authorities that Switzerland has been the center of her life again as then. The documents and data Glori has submitted so far are apparently not enough for the office. “For this reason, we are considering expiring your permanent residence permit,” the letter says.
Loss of ID causes problems
This news hits the 66-year-old like a blow. “I’m not feeling well at the moment,” she says. She suffers from severe depression. «All of this is too much for me. Music is my work, but it all robs me of my creativity.”
Her husband used to take care of government affairs. Though, he has not been able to do th
Marco Odermatt Wins World Cup Giant Slalom in Val d’Isère
Marco Odermatt demonstrated his dominance on the slopes, winning the World Cup giant slalom race in Val d’Isère, France, on December 9, 2023. He completed both runs with impressive speed and precision, finishing ahead of his competitors.
Odermatt led the first run and maintained his advantage in the second, securing a decisive victory. This win marks his continued success in the World Cup circuit and solidifies his position as a leading figure in alpine skiing. He finished 0.44 seconds ahead of Norway’s Henrik Kristoffersen.
Kristoffersen took second place, showcasing his own skill and determination. Third place went to Mathieu faivre of France, who delivered a strong performance on his home snow.
The race conditions were challenging, with variable snow and demanding course settings. Odermatt navigated these conditions expertly, displaying both technical prowess and strategic racing.He attributed his success to focused readiness and a strong mental game.
This victory adds to Odermatt’s impressive season and fuels his ambitions for the upcoming World Championships and Olympic Games. Fans and analysts alike are watching his career with grate interest, anticipating further successes.