A man has been ordered to pay a fine for physical and emotional abuse of an ex-girlfriend.
The 21-year-old was physically assaulting her and when she left him – he threatened to release intimate recordings taken during their relationship.
He also sent her WhatsApp messages attempting to intimidate her.
The court in Lucerne also convicted him of fraud for selling mobile phones on Facebook – and then not delivering.
He has to pay over CHF 4,000 in fines and costs.
Students occupy Lausanne Uni building
Students have barricaded themselves in a building at the University of Lausanne.
Teens with suspected IS links released
Two teenagers who had been arrested over Easter, suspected of having links with Islamic State and helping to plan explosive attacks in the country, have been released.
Crash causes major delays
Geneva police are appealing for witnesses after an accident in town caused major delays yesterday morning.
Hospital says it will treat the newly uninsured
The Hôpital de la Tour in Meyrin says it will continue to treat patients that are insured by Groupe Mutuel until July.
Big storm hits small town
A massive, but isolated, storm hit the town of Flawil in canton Sankt Gallen yesterday afternoon.
Geneva Marathon means more disruption
The Geneva marathon is on this weekend and the TPG says many public transport routes will be severely disrupted.
