A bee keeper in canton Lucerne has lost ten colonies after vandals smothered air holes in the hives, killing the bees.
Each colony numbered around 8,000 bees.
Heinz Schneeberger from Reiden is in shock. He says the bees would have suffered before dying.
The police are involved. It’s unknown if the attack was by a jealous competitor or just a sick joke.
Geneva businesses call on govt to protect against G7 violence
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Airport reports fewer passengers
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Two drivers face murder charges after cyclist killed
Two motorists could stand trial this year in Geneva over a deadly hit-and-run involving a cyclist.
Biker heavily fined for tailgating
A motorcyclist has been heavily fined after a dangerous tailgating incident on an autoroute.
CERN moves antimatter in a truck
Scientists at CERN have achieved a world first by successfully transporting antimatter across their site.
High driver crashes into police car
A driver under the influence crashed into the back of a police car in Lucerne.
