A dog owner is facing charges after a 2-year-old French bulldog died while left in a car in 27 degrees in Rorschach in canton Sankt Gallen.
A passerby heard the dog whining who was being kept in a dog box in the back of the car. He managed to break the window and tried to persuade it to drink.
By the time the police arrived, the dog had died.
A few minutes later the dog’s owner arrived. The 26-year-old was arrested and is now being dealt with by cantonal prosecutors.
Several injured in random knife attack
A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest
Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash
As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes
Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen
The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
