Stories from Zurich · Switzerland

May Day marches took place peacefully in most major Swiss cities on May 1st.

Swiss prosecutors are conducting an investigation into Valerie Dietli after a criminal complaint was withdrawn. The investigation aims to determine if Dietli committed any criminal offenses. The case remains open despite the withdrawal of the initial charges.

Demonstrations occurred worldwide on May 1.

Thousands of people are participating in May Day protests across Switzerland. Demonstrations are occurring in Zurich, Bern, and Basel. Approximately 15,000 people gathered for the largest demonstration in Zurich, which remained mostly peaceful despite some skirmishes between masked individuals and police. Protests also occurred in Bern and Basel regarding working conditions and wages. While the demonstrations remained mostly peaceful, some masked individuals engaged in skirmishes with police and caused isolated property damage. Isolated incidents of property damage were reported. These clashes resulted in isolated instances of property damage. In Bern, around 1,000 people gathered for an unauthorized May Day demonstration. The protests were held under the motto of class struggle. Hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets on Friday, May 1, during Labor Day.

Thousands of people gathered for demonstrations in Zurich, Bern, and Basel to mark May Day. Some gatherings were accompanied by police operations, according to the report. The protests occurred on May 1.

A Swiss tax director is under investigation following reports of illegal access to tax dossiers. The government has stripped her of her role in the finance department, leaving her only with agriculture and climate and sustainability policy portfolios.

A specialist from the Zurich Cantonal Police (Kapo) bomb disposal unit neutralized an explosive device found in a mailbox. The emergency call was received at 10:20 a.m. yesterday regarding a suspicious package.

Construction is underway at the ZSC Stadium in Zurich to prepare the venue for the upcoming Hockey World Championship. The facility is currently being modified with new installations and assembly work to meet championship standards.

Approximately 15,000 people participated in a major demonstration in Zurich. A subsequent smaller protest involving several hundred people occurred, which police allowed to proceed. During the smaller demonstration, an attack on a motorcycle police officer prompted several officers to intervene. Police reportedly used tear gas in isolated instances as protesters from the left-wing signal ignited flares. A subsequent unauthorized follow-up demonstration involving several hundred people took place. Authorities used tear gas in isolated instances to control the situation, according to news agency Kisto & STA. The gas was deployed against individuals from a left-wing autonomous background who were using pyrotechnics.

Approximately 2,500 people participated in the march, which included spraying paint on facades and shop windows along the route. Police deployed a large presence to manage the situation. Similar demonstrations were reported in Bern and Basel. The protest was reportedly called for by far-left circles. According to local police, earlier May Day celebrations in the region proceeded without major incidents. The Swiss trade union movement is currently holding demonstrations under the motto 'Defend Jobs and Wages, No to Isolation'. Several dozen masked individuals gathered for an unauthorized demonstration in the city of Zurich during the night. The gathering resulted in riots, according to reports.