The trial of a firefighter accused of setting 12 fires in canton Solothurn starts today.
The 34-year-old fireman was normally one of the first on the scene – making it possible he was putting out the fires he started.
Prosecutors allege he was involved in setting fire to barns and tool sheds on farms and a society’s clubhouse in the spring of 2020.
The man denies all the charges. The trial is expected to last all week.
Vaud bans conversion therapy - but may have knockon effect
Canton Vaud has banned conversion therapy.
Asylum numbers down
The number of people claiming asylum is down.
Animal testing up slightly
Almost 600,000 animals were used for animal testing in Switzerland last year.
Swiss research to combat aging
Swiss researchers are working to slow down the effects of aging.
Athletic jumping on display
An athletic event involving everything about jumping and leaping will be on display this weekend on the Quai Gustave-Ador in Geneva.
Increased tensions at German/Swiss border
Heightened border checks between Germany and Switzerland are raising tensions.
