During the hunt for the Geneva parcel bomber, two brothers were arrested at the end of last year and placed in pre-trial detention.
One was locked up for six days, but the other was behind bars for six weeks.
They have since been cleared.
They’re now demanding CHF 130,000 in damages.
They say the money is to cover moral damages, economic losses as well as their lawyer’s fees.
A man is now in custody charged with planting the bombs. He was arrested last week.
Call to ban demos in Geneva during G7
Geneva’s parliament is calling for a temporary ban on demonstrations during the upcoming G7 summit in nearby Evian-les-Bains.
Strong winds blamed for cable car accident
More details are emerging about the horrific cable car accident in the Engelberg which killed a 61 year old woman.
Green Party calls for end to fossil fuels
The Green Party is calling for a rapid phase-out of fossil fuels, after delegates approved a new resolution at a meeting in canton Basel-Country over the weekend.
GMO initiative goes to signature recount
A popular initiative to ban genetically modified organisms in food is now in doubt, after falling short of the required number of signatures.
Geneva fine defaulters won't go to jail
In Geneva, people who can’t afford to pay fines will no longer be sent to prison.
Multi-million franc chocolate paradise to open
In the Swiss town of Broc, Nestlé has unveiled plans for a massive new chocolate theme park.
