A high school student in canton Vaud has been fined for slander after he spread a malicious rumour that a teacher and a fellow student were having a sexual affair.
When the teacher heard the rumours, he quickly took legal action – as did lawyers acting for the slandered student.
When the teen accused of starting the story was in court – he told the judges that it was ‘only a joke’.
He was fined CHF 400 with a further CHF 1,200 suspended for two years. He also has to pay court costs.
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.
