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Some 250 Swiss farms slaughter their own livestock

Around 250 Swiss farms practice on-farm slaughtering

This content was published on Apr 13, 2025 Farmers prefer this method, which they consider less stressful for the animals despite its complexity.

Cases of threats, money laundering are on the rise in Switzerland and beyond.

Money laundering and paedophile crime increase in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 11, 2025 The number of suspected cases of money laundering, reports of threats against officers and cases of paedophile crime increased last year, in some cases sharply.

SBB is running almost 1000 more extra trains this year than in 2024

Swiss railways to run extra 1,600 trains for special events

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 Around 1,600 extra Swiss trains will run in 2025 to cope with events such as the Eurovision Song Contest.

Increase in offences committed by minors in Ticino

Crimes committed by minors increase in Ticino

This content was published on Apr 7, 2025 The number of offences committed by minors in canton Ticino, southern Switzerland, rose by over 20% in 2024 compared to the previous year.

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

Swiss federal prosecutor bemoans shortage of investigators

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%.

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