Riots broke out in Lucerne last night after a football match between Lucerne and FC Basel.
Police say a large group of Basel fans ran into Lucerne fans on the Bundesplatz which then clashed.
There were running street battles between the groups for a short while before police managed to take back control.
Basel won 2-nil in the Super League match.
Parliament backs loosening war export rules
Switzerland is moving toward easing its strict rules on war-material exports.
Inflation at zero
Switzerland’s inflation rate fell back to zero percent in November, down slightly from 0.1% in October.
Spys slammed for wide surveillance
The Federal Intelligence Service is under fire for its wide collection of data from telecommunications.
Swiss immigration broadly successful
The Swiss Federal Council is growing increasingly concerned about a 2026 referendum that would cap the country’s population at ten million by restricting immigration.
British teacher on trial for abuse
In Geneva, disturbing testimony is emerging from the trial of a former Montessori teacher accused of abusing children as young as three.
HBO to launch in Switzerland
TV fans are celebrating, HBO Max is has finally announced a date for its launch in Switzerland.
