Calls for cantonal border closures
Sept. 21, 2020, 6:39 a.m.A university professor says cantons should be sealed off if there’s a significant rise in coronavirus infections.
Sex-worker murderer jailed for 16 years
Sept. 9, 2020, 9:41 a.m.A man who murdered a sex-worker in Fribourg has been jailed for 16 years.
Major storms cause flooding and rockfalls in Valais
July 23, 2020, 8:51 a.m.Canton Valais and parts of Fribourg were hit by major storms last night, triggering flash-flooding and rockfalls.
Boy, 13, dies during skiing trip
Feb. 12, 2020, 9:17 a.m.A schoolboy has died while on a skiing trip in canton Vaud.
Light aircraft crash victims identified
Jan. 24, 2020, 8:45 a.m.The two occupants of a light aircraft that crashed in canton Vaud have been identified.
Two killed in light aircraft crash
Jan. 23, 2020, 9:12 a.m.Two people have been killed after a light aircraft crashed last night near Chatel St Denis in canton Fribourg.
Fribourg signs Airbnb tax agreement
Jan. 16, 2020, 8:44 a.m.Fribourg is the latest canton to sign an agreement with Airbnb.
Climate marches planned around Switzerland
Sept. 27, 2019, 9:17 a.m.A series of marches to highlight the threat of climate change are planned over the next couple of days.
Man dies in unexplained car fire
Sept. 16, 2019, 9:26 a.m.Fribourg police are investigating how a car caught fire with a 62-year-old man inside.
Hopes for better autoroute journeys
Sept. 6, 2019, 6:46 a.m.A joint autoroute body for French speaking Switzerland should help to make journeys smoother and save money.
Communal treasurer charged with fraud
Aug. 28, 2019, 8:33 a.m.A communal treasurer in a Fribourg village is being charged with fraud. It’s thought he could have stolen CHF 4...
Man drowns in Sarine River
July 1, 2019, 10:19 a.m.A man has drowned in the Sarine River in canton Fribourg. Police say it’s a bathing accident.
Skydiver critical after crashing to ground
June 24, 2019, 10:11 a.m.A skydiver in in critical condition after jumping from a plane in canton Fribourg yesterday afternoon.
Man attempts to bribe colleague to help murder wife
June 20, 2019, 9:32 a.m.A man is in court in canton Fribourg charged with attempting to hire a work colleague to murder his wife.
Geneva couple find missing wedding ring in Fribourg
May 31, 2019, 9:18 a.m.A Geneva couple are celebrating after finding a lost wedding ring.
Prisoners evacuated after fire in jail
May 28, 2019, 9:33 a.m.Several prisoners had to be evacuated from a jail in Fribourg after a fire broke out in a cell.
Heroin smuggling ring broken-up
May 8, 2019, 6:03 a.m.Police have broken up a massive heroin smuggling operation based in Albania after a year long investigation.
Tree catches fire after uninsured car crashes into it
May 2, 2019, 9:23 a.m.A car burst into flames after crashing into a tree in canton Fribourg.
Driver, 94, causes three car accidents in one day
Feb. 19, 2019, 9:24 a.m.A 94 year old driver caused three separate accidents in a short space of time yesterday in Fribourg.
Man killed in Fribourg avalanche
Feb. 5, 2019, 8:44 a.m.A man was killed in an avalanche in canton Fribourg yesterday afternoon.
Family seriously injured following crash with tractor
Jan. 28, 2019, 9:20 a.m.A family of four have been seriously injured after their car crashed into a tractor which had a gripper on the front.
Teen double suicide leaves school in shock
Nov. 29, 2018, 9:46 a.m.Students at a school in Fribourg are in shock after a double suicide.
Fish poisoned in Fribourg river
Oct. 1, 2018, 8:25 a.m.Over 300 fish were killed after a man released a poisonous cleaning agent into a stream in canton Fribourg.
Another man dies while hiking - adding to the record body count
Sept. 17, 2018, 6:47 a.m.A man has died while hiking in canton Fribourg. The 28-year-old was walking with a friend when he fell 200m.
