Two and a half thousand marched in Geneva on Saturday, demanding a ceasefire in Gaza and an end to the occupation.
The march started at the Les Grottes district and ended at the Place Neuve – crossing over the Mont-Blanc Bridge, causing major traffic disruption.
One of the marchers told the press that Switzerland has a duty to respond and demand adherence to international humanitarian law.
The march was carefully monitored by police who said there were no major problems.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
