A woman in Zurich had a perfect trip to a casino. She had been sitting at a slot machine for less than 10 minutes and had only spent 5 francs when she hit the jackpot.
She’ll be taking home more than CHF 7m.
She wants to remains anonymous – but is described as retired.
The prize money is set as a part of a national network and is the largest casino jackpot in Europe.
The woman will receive her prize money in full, but may have to pay tax depending on her canton of residence.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
