A man who exposed himself to two women in a supermarket in canton Bern was locked in a toilet until the police arrived.
In July a 22-year-old man pulled his trousers down in front of the women in the ladies toilet. He was locked in a stall and held.
He’s now been sentenced to a CHF 3,000 suspended fine and ordered to pay CHF 2,000 in fines and costs. He’s also been given a three year probationary period.
Call to ban demos in Geneva during G7
Geneva’s parliament is calling for a temporary ban on demonstrations during the upcoming G7 summit in nearby Evian-les-Bains.
Strong winds blamed for cable car accident
More details are emerging about the horrific cable car accident in the Engelberg which killed a 61 year old woman.
Green Party calls for end to fossil fuels
The Green Party is calling for a rapid phase-out of fossil fuels, after delegates approved a new resolution at a meeting in canton Basel-Country over the weekend.
GMO initiative goes to signature recount
A popular initiative to ban genetically modified organisms in food is now in doubt, after falling short of the required number of signatures.
Geneva fine defaulters won't go to jail
In Geneva, people who can’t afford to pay fines will no longer be sent to prison.
Multi-million franc chocolate paradise to open
In the Swiss town of Broc, Nestlé has unveiled plans for a massive new chocolate theme park.
