Police in Winterthur opened fire on a 21-year-old man who was armed with an assault rifle.
A man called the police saying he feared the armed man, who was an acquaintance, was going to shoot him.
The man was caught after he crashed during a car chase with the police. Officers fired on the car.
The man was found to be drunk. He was taken into custody. No one was hurt.
Zurich fans caused CHF 100,000 of damage
Zurich football fans caused CHF 100,000 worth of damage to the Stade de Genève during a match on April 6th.
Football fans left with blank screens
Some football fans were left with blank screens during last night’s big game between ManCity and Real Madrid.
Paraglider attacked by eagle
A paraglider in Haute Savoie was seriously injured by a golden eagle.
Woman rescued after jumping off Mont-Blanc Bridge
Rescue services had to pluck a woman from the water in Geneva after she leapt off the Mont-Blanc bridge yesterday evening at about 11pm.
Basel fights invasive mosquito
Basel is fighting the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito by issuing larvicide.
Geneva group backs votes for foreigners
Voters in Geneva will be deciding if foreigners should have the right to vote on June 9th.
