Police in Fribourg have forced out 269 animal rights activists that had closed a chicken slaughtering house owned by Migros.
The protestors had occupied the building for more than 10 hours. They had chained themselves to equipment.
They’re fighting plans by the retailer to build a new abattoir in Fribourg. The new premises is designed to replace the current operation.
That processes 31 million chickens a year – the new building will have a similar capacity.
Fears of pollution in Lake Geneva
Damaged sewerage plants could lead to pollution in Lake Geneva.
Another wet weekend ahead - be careful
Authorities are warning that this weekend will be wet again and there could be more floods and landslides.
Autoroute to reopen in record time
The Federal Roads Office is being praised for managing to rebuild a 200-meter section of the A13 autoroute in less than two weeks.
Parking meter scam in Nyon
Motorists in Nyon are being warned of a scam on the parking meters.
Swiftmania hits Zurich
Zurich is gearing up for Swiftmania. Taylor Swift is playing two nights next week at the Letzigrund Stadium.
French election campaign comes to Geneva
The French election campaign came to Geneva yesterday.
