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Federal Office of Police Cracks Down On Money Laundering

A major international operation led by the Federal Office of Police has dismantled an extensive money laundering network linked to the 'Ndrangheta.

Geneva Will Not Remove Statues Of Colonialists & Racists

Geneva decides against the removal of statues linked to racism and colonialism, focusing instead on contextualising their historical roles.

Bern Riots: 11 Policeman Injured & Arrests

Violence erupts at Bern's Schützenmatte as rioters clash with police, leading to numerous injuries and arrests.

Brian Keller Pre-Trail Detention Approved In Zurich

Brian Keller, known from a 2013 documentary, has been placed under pre-trial detention in Zurich, facing charges of attempted grievous bodily harm.

ATM Heist at Cantonal Bank of Jura: 4th Target In Months

In the early hours, three culprits targeted the Cantonal Bank of Jura's ATM in Le Noirmont.

Swiss Politician Charged With Faking Covid Certificates

Christophe Loperetti faces probation after a court finds him guilty of trading counterfeit Covid certificates, underscoring his disregard for public health.

Zurich Flixbus Crash: Driver In Court, Facing Manslaughter

Italian bus driver to face trial for a 2018 crash in Zurich that resulted in two fatalities and multiple injuries due to alleged irresponsible driving.

Switzerland’s Prison Population Surges To 10 Year Highs

Switzerland's prison occupancy surged to its highest level in a decade as of January 2024.

Chemical Spill in Basel: Criminal Investigation to Follow

Basel's prosecutor's office launches a criminal investigation following a chemical spill at Cabb.

Zurich District Judge Barred From Climate Cases For Bias

Keystone/AP Photo/Amanda Andrade-Rhoades A judge at the District Court of Zurich is no longer allowed to judge climate activists.

Two Men In Court After They Posted Viral Videos Driving 250 km/h

Two young drivers face serious penalties after posting high-speed joyrides on social media.

Unknown Person Sued For Election Fraud in Ticino

Arbedo-Castione takes legal action against unknown perpetrators after ballot tampering voids local election results.

Swiss Surveillance Fell Last Year: Federal Intelligence

Swiss law enforcement sees a reduction in surveillance activities, primarily due to fewer aerial searches.

Swisscom and Sunrise Settle Their Lawsuit

Swiss telecom giants Swisscom and Sunrise have resolved their legal dispute averting a prolonged battle over mobile network sharing.

Man On Trail For Trying to Ignite His Ex: Prosecutors Want Him Out of Switzerland

A 43-year-old faces severe charges including attempted murder following a brutal attack on his ex-wife in 2021.

Russian Assets Frozen In Switzerland Worth Less Now

Switzerland reports a significant decrease in the value of Russian assets frozen under sanctions, as valuations drop.

Theologian Faces Inciting Homophobia Charges: Bellinzona Court Hears Case

A prominent theologian faces charges of discrimination and incitement to homophobia in Bellinzona.

Albanian Double Drug Murder In Basel Court

Basel Criminal Court to hear the case of a 53-year-old man, charged with double murder and attempted murder in a drug-related conflict, starting today.

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