Police in Basel are warning public transport users that they know of at least one ticket machine which had been rigged by scammers to collect credit cards.
The public transport companies point out that their machines are not designed to confiscate cards.
They urge anyone who has their card swallowed by a ticket machine to immediately alert the police.
Yoko Ono wins watch case
A Patek Phillipe watch that Yoko Ono gave to John Lennon two months before his death belongs to her. That’s a ruling from the Federal Court.
Warning about weather scam
Yet another warning about a scam – this one involved the weather.
Swiss wine won't follow EU rules
The government has decided that Swiss wine growers don’t have to follow new EU regulations on labelling information if the wine is only to be sold domestically.
New mega development for Valais
Plans for a CHF 100m development in canton Valais have been unveiled.
Autoroute and health reform lose support
Public opinion seems to be moving away from expanding the autoroute network.
Frontalier unemployment talks end this week
Negotiations with France on frontalier unemployment payments are due to conclude at the end of the week.
