The former Geneva taxi driver who was extradited to France in 2017 to face terrorism charges has been found guilty and been sentenced to 7 years in jail.
The 45-year-old recruited potential jihadist fighters in Geneva and Gex, in neighbouring France, attended lessons on how to cut throats and owned weapons.
He also helped sympathisers travel to areas controlled by Islamic State and tried to enter Syria himself.
The trial lasted a week.
Govt to delay funding decision for UNRWA
The Swiss government is putting off a decision on whether to re-start funding to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA.
Potential terrorist arrested in neighbouring France
A teenager threatening to attack the Paris Olympics has been arrested in neighbouring France.
New plan to pay for P+R in France
The canton of Geneva is proposing a new plan on how to finance Park and Ride schemes in neighbouring France.
Nestlé throws mineral water away
The Swiss food giant Nestlé has been forced to destroy several batches of its mineral water brand, Perrier, due to a bacterial contamination.
Sheep head prankster found
The person responsible for placing two sheep heads in the toilets in a Geneva school has been identified – and the investigation has been closed, according to the police.
Former president says Switzerland should join EU
A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.
