Switzerland
Nestlé to close Hungarian factory at end of year
Swiss food manufacturer Nestlé plans to close a Hungarian factory specialising in the production of hollow chocolate figures, such as...
Switzerland abstains from German-style train station alcohol ban
Swiss Federal Railways will continue selling alcohol at train stations despite a complete ban in Germany. Listen to the article...
Car crash closes Swiss San Bernardino tunnel
A car accident in the San Bernardino tunnel in southeast Switzerland led to the route being closed for several hours....
Swiss petition calls for six months’ maternity leave
New mothers in Switzerland should be able to claim six months’ maternity leave, according to a petition submitted to the...
Swiss plan to turn snow cannons onto forest fires
Snowmaking infrastructure at Swiss ski resorts could be adapted to meet the growing threat of forest fires. The ski region...
Dog owners protest proposed restrictions in Zurich’s largest off-leash zone
The city of Zurich plans to close off part of the Sihl riverbank on the Allmend Brunau to dogs. Several...
Switzerland’s first ‘child-free’ campsite fully booked despite criticism
Switzerland’s first campsite reserved exclusively for those aged 16 and over caused an uproar but is now fully booked. This...
Swiss villagers block holiday traffic to protest congestion
On Saturday morning, around 60 people demonstrated in Amsteg against through traffic and holiday traffic. They crossed a pedestrian crossing...
Switzerland extradites ‘Ndrangheta member to Italy
Switzerland has extradited a member of the 'Ndrangheta organised crime gang, who was arrested at the end of January, to...
Bob Dylan to perform in Zurich Hallenstadion
Bob Dylan is coming to Zurich’s Hallenstadion for a concert on November 1. Advance ticket sales for this one-off performance...
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