Police searching for two people who went missing in the Rhine River over the weekend say they’ve recovered two bodies in Schaffhausen.
The pair, a 23-year-old woman and a 28-year-old man, were swimming near Paradies in canton Thurgau on Sunday when they were both dragged under the water.
What exactly happened is still being investigated.
Schaffhausen cantonal police say the bodies have not yet been formally identified, but they are certain they are the missing couple.
Federal Council launches fight against 10 million vote
Justice Minister Beat Jans has launched the federal government’s campaign against the Swiss People's Party initiative known as “No to a 10 Million Switzerland.”
Calls to reinstate domestic violence cash
Geneva politicians are urging the cantonal government to rethink planned cuts to projects tackling domestic violence.
Neighbouring France swings right
Municipal elections in eastern France have seen a clear shift to the right in parts of Haute-Savoie.
SWISS to sack thousands of air-crew
Swiss International Air Lines is offering thousands of cabin crew a payout to leave, as it looks to cut costs and reduce overstaffing.
Series of farm shop thefts solved
Police say they’ve solved a series of burglaries targeting farms and self-service shops across eight cantons.
People are mainly annoyed by noise
Noise is the leading cause of neighbour disputes in Switzerland, according to a new study by ImmoScout24.
