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Appeal Climate protestors take their case to court

Environmental activists have announced they will challenge in court their summary punishments for blocking access to Swiss banks last week.

This content was published on July 19, 2019 3:10 PM Jul 19, 2019 - 15:10

Controversial figure  Federal Court dismisses Imam’s appeal 

Judges at the Swiss Federal Court have thrown out an appeal by an Imam convicted of inciting hate and violence, who worked at a Winterthur mosque. 

This content was published on July 19, 2019 2:27 PM Jul 19, 2019 - 14:27

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Human rights Court dismisses discrimination case against Swiss paraplegic

The European Court of Human Rights has thrown out a complaint by a Swiss paraplegic about his inability to gain access to a cinema in Geneva. The ...

This content was published on July 19, 2019 11:59 AM Jul 19, 2019 - 11:59

Bushmeat Brit busted at Swiss station with 23kg of antelope meat

A British citizen has been caught with 23 kilograms (50lb) of antelope meat in his luggage on a night train at Brig.

This content was published on July 18, 2019 7:05 PM Jul 18, 2019 - 19:05

Trial verdict Swiss sentenced to 20 years in prison for Morocco murder

A Spanish-Swiss convert to Islam has been sentenced to 20 years in prison in connection with the murder of two Scandinavian hikers in Morocco.

This content was published on July 18, 2019 6:03 PM Jul 18, 2019 - 18:03

court verdict No punishment for minors with small amounts of cannabis

Possession of less than 10 grams of cannabis is not a punishable offence in Switzerland, regardless of whether you are a minor or an adult, the ...

This content was published on July 18, 2019 3:45 PM Jul 18, 2019 - 15:45

Delicate diplomacy Swiss-Saudi talks to take place amid export ban

Swiss State Secretary for Foreign Affairs Pascale Baeriswyl is to fly to Saudi Arabia for political talks that come amid an export row.

This content was published on July 17, 2019 7:18 PM Jul 17, 2019 - 19:18

Security Italian police seize missile in raids on far-right sympathizers

A Swiss national was among three people arrested by anti-terrorism police in northern Italy in raids against far-right extremist groups.

This content was published on July 16, 2019 10:45 AM Jul 16, 2019 - 10:45

commodities cleanup Trafigura ends use of middlemen after corruption probes

Trafigura, one of the world’s biggest commodity traders, is to stop using intermediaries who help set up contracts in resource-rich countries.

Pilatus aircraft Row over ‘export ban’ to Saudi Arabia takes new turn

Switzerland’s prosecutor's office has opened a criminal investigation in connection with the sale of training aircraft to Saudi Arabia and the UAE.

This content was published on July 12, 2019 8:51 PM Jul 12, 2019 - 20:51

Stealth advertising Two Swiss sports celebrities rebuked over Instagram posts

The Swiss Fairness Commission has rebuked two influencers over non-declared advertising made in posts made on Instagram.

This content was published on July 12, 2019 12:58 PM Jul 12, 2019 - 12:58

International spat Maritime tribunal orders Nigeria to release Swiss oil tanker

An international tribunal has ruled that Nigeria should release a Swiss-flag-carrying oil tanker and its crew.

This content was published on July 6, 2019 6:09 PM Jul 6, 2019 - 18:09

False alarm  Geneva airport bomb hoaxer must pay massive fine 

A French woman behind a false bomb threat at Geneva airport must pay the policing costs of around CHF90,000 ($91,000) related to the incident.

This content was published on July 5, 2019 4:00 PM Jul 5, 2019 - 16:00

Violent football fans More police cooperation to help combat hooligans

The Swiss authorities have pledged to apply measures against football hooligans more consistently and to speed up the implementation of stadium bans.

This content was published on July 5, 2019 3:51 PM Jul 5, 2019 - 15:51

Sovereign wealth Quantum says Swiss prosecutors close Angola-related case

The Office of the Attorney General has closed an investigation into events surrounding the Zug-based asset manager Quantum Global and its founder.

This content was published on July 4, 2019 6:06 PM Jul 4, 2019 - 18:06

Biya incident Cameroon president’s staff convicted for alleged journalist assault

Six members of Cameroon president Paul Biya’s staff have been convicted by Swiss judges investigating a reported attack on a journalist in Geneva ...

This content was published on July 4, 2019 2:11 PM Jul 4, 2019 - 14:11

Disruptive conduct Former Syrian mayor expelled from Geneva hospital

The former mayor of Eastern Aleppo, who has been on hunger strike, has been expelled from a Geneva hospital and fined after a clash with staff. 

This content was published on July 3, 2019 4:52 PM Jul 3, 2019 - 16:52

Human Rights Council Switzerland calls for ‘peaceful transition’ in Sudan

Switzerland on Wednesday urged Sudan’s military rulers to “take all necessary measures” to ensure a peaceful transition in the African state. 

This content was published on July 3, 2019 2:26 PM Jul 3, 2019 - 14:26

Justice options  What should be done with foreigners who joined Islamic State?

A look at the options and the challenges for states when dealing with citizens who have been linked to the Islamic State.

By Julia Crawford

Paul Biya Violent scenes outside Geneva hotel of Cameroon president

Swiss police have used force to disperse around 250 people who were demonstrating against the presence in Geneva of Cameroonian President Paul Biya.

This content was published on June 29, 2019 3:32 PM Jun 29, 2019 - 15:32

Investigation Geneva airport corruption suspects freed

Two people have been released after having been arrested in May in a corruption case involving the awarding of publicly funded contracts. 

This content was published on June 27, 2019 5:13 PM Jun 27, 2019 - 17:13