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Record number of human-trafficking cases reported

This content was published on May 17, 2021 More than 300 victims of human trafficking in Switzerland received support last year.

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Fewer Swiss criminal convictions probably due to pandemic

This content was published on May 17, 2021 The Covid-19 pandemic is suspected of having played a role in a significant drop in criminal convictions in Switzerland last year.

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New character system to recognise Eastern European names

This content was published on May 12, 2021 In 2024, Swiss administrations will start using a new IT system that will recognise špecial characters from, for example, Eastern European languages.

far right group demonstration in Basel Nov 2018

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Swiss far-right personality fined over anti-Semitic remarks

This content was published on May 6, 2021 On Wednesday, the public prosecutor’s office in Basel sentenced Steiger to pay a fine for those remarks, according to Zurich-based media group Tamedia. Unless he appeals, the far-right activist will need to pay a fine of CHF2,200 ($2,419) in addition to procedural costs and legal fees of over CHF6,000. He was also sentenced to a suspended fine of CHF12,800, which he will only have to pay if…

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Animal welfare improves at Swiss zoos

This content was published on Apr 29, 2021 Methods of keeping animals in Swiss zoos continue to improve. But while some are considered exemplary, others need to up their game.

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Swiss suspects in Vienna terror attack released from custody

This content was published on Apr 27, 2021 Both Swiss nationals who were arrested after the November 2020 attack in Vienna have been released from pre-trial detention.

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Former police officer jailed for darknet arms dealing

This content was published on Apr 22, 2021 The former logistics chief of the Schwyz cantonal police a 28-month suspended prison sentence. Eight months must be served.

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Swiss record almost 600 cases of racial discrimination in 2020

This content was published on Apr 18, 2021 There were 572 recorded cases of racial discrimination in Switzerland in 2020, according to figures released on Sunday.

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Lockdown protestors set to defy Swiss demonstration bans

This content was published on Apr 9, 2021 Switzerland expects renewed anti-lockdown demonstrations following scenes of violence at a protest last weekend.

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Swiss NGOs insist government must do more for refugees in Greece

This content was published on Mar 29, 2021 Swiss NGOs have repeated demands for the Swiss government to take in vulnerable refugees stranded in camps in Greece.

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