The Jewish community in Zurich is on alert after a 50 year-old Orthodox Jew was severely injured by a 15 year old Muslim.
He was stabbed several times.
The victim is in Zurich visiting family.
Police say the attacker told them it was his duty to kill Jews.
The victim’s brother-in-law says his children are now afraid to go outside – but he wanted to thank passers-by who helped immediately after the attack and called paramedics.
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.
