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Justice Nigerian found guilty in sex trafficking and voodoo case

A Nigerian woman has been sentenced to three years in jail and deportation from Switzerland for trafficking and enslaving women as sex workers.

This content was published on December 7, 2018 10:05 AM Dec 7, 2018 - 10:05

Exceptional case Swiss canton assumes security costs for Jewish institutions

On Wednesday, the Swiss canton of Basel City decided to employ eight armed security guards specifically charged with protecting Jewish institutions.

This content was published on December 5, 2018 5:04 PM Dec 5, 2018 - 17:04

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Crime in 3D Solving crimes with the help of virtual reality

Law enforcers in Zurich are using virtual reality to help witnesses relive crime scenes through 3D glasses.

Drug wars Former Swiss president challenges Trump’s drug action plan

As 120 nations support the US action plan to confront drug abuse, a prominent ex-politician explains why Switzerland is not on board.

This content was published on December 2, 2018 3:23 PM Dec 2, 2018 - 15:23

An'Nur mosque Condemnation of hate-preaching Winterthur imam upheld

Zurich cantonal court has upheld the conviction handed down one year ago to a Muslim preacher who worked at a Winterthur mosque.

This content was published on November 30, 2018 2:39 PM Nov 30, 2018 - 14:39

guillaume barazzone Geneva councillor to throw in the towel over expenses scandal

Geneva Environment Councillor Guillaume Barazzone, caught up in an expenses scandal, will step back from his political roles over the next two years.

This content was published on November 30, 2018 1:23 PM Nov 30, 2018 - 13:23

benefits investigation Radical-Liberals step up the pressure on Maudet

Geneva politician Pierre Maudet received a further blow Wednesday when the national committee of his Radical-Liberal party called for his resignation.

This content was published on November 28, 2018 8:46 PM Nov 28, 2018 - 20:46

Maudet affair Online petition calls for Geneva minister Pierre Maudet to resign

Several thousand people have signed an online petition in Switzerland calling for the resignation of Geneva minister Pierre Maudet

This content was published on November 27, 2018 9:55 PM Nov 27, 2018 - 21:55

Crime Italian mob member gets Swiss prison sentence

An Italian man living near the Swiss capital has been handed a prison sentence for his membership in and support of the ’Ndrangheta.

This content was published on November 27, 2018 5:12 PM Nov 27, 2018 - 17:12

Crime and Restitution Swiss make slow progress returning Nazi-looted art

Progress in Switzerland has been patchy since it agreed to encourage museums to identify Nazi-looted art.

By Catherine Hickley, Berlin

November 25 vote ‘Swiss law first’ initiative given short shrift at polls

Swiss voters have clearly rejected a right-wing proposal to put their country’s constitution above international law.

By Urs Geiser

Week in Numbers Household income, ancient treasures and Airbnb

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure. 

Maudet affair New Geneva ministers must swear never to accept benefits

This change to the official swearing-in text was made in response the controversy surrounding Geneva minister Pierre Maudet.

This content was published on November 23, 2018 10:58 AM Nov 23, 2018 - 10:58

Court ruling New trains must provide access for disabled

Switzerland's court rules that each new double-decker train must have at least one wheelchair ramp.

Football leaks Attorney General to seek re-election despite Football Leaks scandal

Swiss Attorney General Michael Lauber says he did nothing wrong meeting with FIFA president Gianni Infantino, despite a FIFA corruption probe.

This content was published on November 21, 2018 4:18 PM Nov 21, 2018 - 16:18

In court Life sentence for Tajik killer of Swiss cyclist

A court in Tajikistan has sentenced to life imprisonment a man found guilty of killing four western tourists, including a Swiss citizen in July.

This content was published on November 21, 2018 12:30 PM Nov 21, 2018 - 12:30

Week in Numbers Police ID checks, party funding and a queen’s jewels

Almost every article published by swissinfo.ch contains a percentage, an age, an amount of money or some other figure. 

Stéphanie Gibaud UBS whistleblower awarded token damages by Paris court

A former UBS employee has been awarded the symbolic amount of €3,000 (CHF3,400) in compensation from the French state after blowing the whistle on ...

This content was published on November 16, 2018 12:46 PM Nov 16, 2018 - 12:46

Attorney General’s office Swiss investigator quits despite being cleared of FIFA crimes

A senior member of the Swiss Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has been cleared of taking bribes whilst handling the criminal investigation of ...

This content was published on November 16, 2018 10:49 AM Nov 16, 2018 - 10:49

Vitol Swiss oil trader accused of profiting from ties to elites in Kazakhstan

The NGO Public Eye has accused Vitol of using a discreet joint venture to conceal links to powerful elites in Kazakhstan.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

New technology App shows Zurich police stop 91 people per day

Zurich City Police has produced figures for the first time on the number of people they stop, along with the reasons.