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Swiss federal prosecutor bemoans shortage of investigators

Federal prosecutor again calls for more personnel in the criminal investigation department

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 The Swiss Office of the Attorney General complains of unresolved shortage of investigators that hinder its efforts to prosecute serious criminals.

ECtHR condemns Switzerland for failing to protect women from violence

ECHR condemns Swiss failure to protect woman from violence

This content was published on Apr 3, 2025 Switzerland did not provide a woman with sufficient protection against her partner who had been violent in the past, rules the ECHR.

Chinese e-car manufacturer BYD arrives in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 1, 2025 The Chinese e-car manufacturer BYD has officially entered the Swiss market.

Entry to the United Kingdom from Wednesday only with authorisation

Swiss need entry permit to travel to UK from Wednesday

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 From Wednesday, a Swiss passport will no longer be sufficient to enter the UK - Swiss travellers will also need an electronic travel authorisation.

Trafficking in women: cases on the rise in Switzerland, FIZ

More trafficked women seek help in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 More female victims of human trafficking are seeking safe accommodation in Switzerland, according to support group FIZ.

One in 12 Swiss residents remain below poverty line

This content was published on Mar 31, 2025 The rate of poverty remained stable among the Swiss population in 2023, at 8.1%.

Teenager gets trapped in shop door and dies

Teenage burglar dies trapped in shop door

This content was published on Mar 30, 2025 A 16-year-old boy was trapped in a shop door during an attempted burglary in Vevey, western Switzerland, on Friday night. He died on the spot.