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Valais police have stopped a man on an e-scooter which could reach speeds of up to 110 kph.
The machine was later checked and was also found to have a deflated rear tyre and defective brakes.
The police say it’s not the first time the rider has been in trouble for an illegal scooter – he was caught last summer.
He’s been charged.
Govt announces more cuts to balance books
In a bid to balance its budget by 2025, the Swiss government has announced new cost-cutting measures.
Traffic will be heavy this Easter weekend
The traffic over the long easter weekend is likely to be heavy and could set a new record.
Lausanne bans facial recognition
The Lausanne City Council has voted to ban all facial recognition systems on the streets.
Mayor accused of secretly selling land to Chinese
Local politicians in Rapperswil are unhappy the mayor sold 2,000 m2 of land to a Chinese company for CHF 2.4m in secret last year.
Zurich police to fit lights/sirens on ebikes
Zurich City Police are fitting all their e-bikes with blue lights and sirens. It’s the first force in the country to do so.
Bank branch thinning inevitable
Several bank branches are set to close following the takeover of Credit Suisse by UBS.
