A Corona sceptic in eastern Switzerland has been fined CHF 5,000 for making online threats against the Federal Council.
The 49-year-old man is being described as a neo-Nazi by Sankt Gallen prosecutors. He belonged to a group of similar thinking members on the messenger app Telegram.
He urged supports to raid the Federal Palace, tie down members of the council and torture them until – as he says ‘the truth comes out’.
He then went on to say the building should be blown up.
Parliament rejects WHO alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
Cyclist dies near the UN
A cyclist died after an accident near the UN yesterday.
Govt may buy fewer F-35s due to cost
Switzerland will not purchase all 36 American F-35 fighter jets originally planned, the Federal Council decided Friday.
Amnesty slams Bern police
Amnesty International is strongly criticising the police response to last October’s unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern.
Two men given house arrest after stealing vignettes
Two men, aged 32 and 33, working at the printing works that makes the autoroute vignettes have been given house arrest and a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing the stickers and selling them online.
What's likely under the tree this year?
Shoppers looking for the perfect gift this holiday season are turning to tech and toys, according to Galaxus.
