Rescue teams that had been sent to Turkey to help in the search for survivors following the massive earthquakes last week, have started to return home.
The first flight landed at Zurich last night.
Over the past week, the 87 people and eight specialized dogs, saved 11 – including a six month old baby and his mother.
Public donations to help the victims of the quakes continue to flow in. Swiss Solidarity says so far it has collected CHF 16m and it’s still getting around a million a day.
Parliament rejects WHO alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
Cyclist dies near the UN
A cyclist died after an accident near the UN yesterday.
Govt may buy fewer F-35s due to cost
Switzerland will not purchase all 36 American F-35 fighter jets originally planned, the Federal Council decided Friday.
Amnesty slams Bern police
Amnesty International is strongly criticising the police response to last October’s unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern.
Two men given house arrest after stealing vignettes
Two men, aged 32 and 33, working at the printing works that makes the autoroute vignettes have been given house arrest and a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing the stickers and selling them online.
What's likely under the tree this year?
Shoppers looking for the perfect gift this holiday season are turning to tech and toys, according to Galaxus.
