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Zurich judiciary must go over the books in satisfaction for Brian Keller

The compensation claimed by Brian Keller for unlawful detention conditions during 20 days of solitary confinement in 2017 has been set too low at CHF 50 per day.

Complaints deadline for private intervention in election campaigns clarified

In the event of a complaint against the intervention of a private actor in an election campaign, the announcement of the election result can be awaited.

Russian oligarch’s appeal to the Federal Supreme Court is rejected

The Federal Supreme Court has rejected an appeal by Russian oligarch Semyon Vinokourov.

A year ago, a freight train derailed in the Gotthard Base Tunnel

Saturday (tomorrow) marks the anniversary of the devastating derailment of a freight train in the Gotthard Base Tunnel.

Sculptor Schang Hutter’s major theme was people

The Solothurn sculptor Schang Hutter (1934-2021) would have been 90 years old on Sunday.

Breitling boss Georges Kern joins soap company Soeder

Georges Kern, head of the luxury watch brand Breitling, has joined Soeder. This was announced by the Zurich-based soap manufacturer on Thursday (yesterday).

Esprit closes all stores in Germany

The fashion group Esprit is selling its brand rights for Europe. The stores in Germany are to close, but the brand will continue to exist.

Hefenhof horse breeder confronted with eviction request

According to the official gazette of the canton of Thurgau, the district court of Arbon has received an eviction application for the property of a farmer and horse breeder from Hefenhofen TG.

Mozambique’s former finance minister sentenced for fraud involving CS loans

The former finance minister of Mozambique, Manuel Chang, has been sentenced by a US court for his role in the fraud scandal surrounding the so-called "tuna bonds".

75 years of international humanitarian law and war atrocities without end

The horrors of the Second World War shook the world awake: A minimum level of humanity must also apply in times of war, governments found.

Reusable lunch boxes to boost the circular economy

The circular economy works as a business model in individual cases. However, according to experts, Switzerland needs legal support on a broad front - as in neighboring Germany and France.

Preventing war atrocities: more political will needed

According to experts, the growing number of violations of the Geneva Conventions on the protection of people in war situations is an indictment of humanity.

Wolf kills two goats on the Schwägalp AR

A wolf killed two goats on Schwägalp AR on Wednesday and Thursday. The animals were not protected by herd protection measures, wrote the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in a statement on Friday.

Consumer sentiment brightened somewhat in July

Consumer sentiment in Switzerland brightened slightly in July 2024 compared to the previous month.

Victim of homicide is 75-year-old local resident

The victim of a homicide in Basel on Thursday is a 75-year-old resident, according to the public prosecutor's office.

2222 francs per month for five years thanks to Eurodreams

One player will receive a monthly payment of CHF 2222 for five years thanks to Monday's Eurodreams draw.

Two elderly people and a child die after head-on collision

The three occupants of their car were killed in a head-on collision with a Postbus and a subsequent accident in Wattwil SG on Thursday afternoon.

Investigation against Ticino priest for child abuse

The public prosecutor's office in Ticino is investigating a priest from the diocese of Lugano for sexual child abuse.

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