Stories from Switzerland

The Swiss Federal Court acknowledged that a relationship existed between a male and female federal judge for a certain period. The proposal aims to maintain the separation of powers across Switzerland. Swiss authorities have dismissed the money laundering proceedings against Gulnara Karimova, the daughter of Uzbekistan's former president. The Federal Supreme Court is currently not taking a position on the matter. It is unclear if the court's composition violates existing laws. The issues are currently being addressed by judges at the Federal Administrative Court and the Federal Criminal Court. The situation is accelerating political processes to clarify regulations and implement measures or laws. The matter involves the reputation of the judiciary.

Lawyers have filed a complaint following an incident in Säste involving an Italian victim. The complaint alleges there were deficiencies in the care provided to the injured. The case is being reviewed by the public prosecutor's office.

CVE-2026-7584 enables arbitrary code execution via malicious experiment files in Zurich Instruments LabOne versions 2.41.0 and 26.4.0b1. No patch is currently available for the vulnerability.

Approximately 50 demonstrations are planned across Switzerland for May 1st under the motto 'Defend Jobs and Wages, No to Isolation'. The Swiss Federation of Trade Unions stated the protests aim to address declining real wages. The events are part of May Day labor activities. Federal Councilor Beat Jans is scheduled to appear in Biel and Solothurn, while Elisabeth Baumschneider will appear in Liestal. The largest traditional demonstration will take place in Zurich, with a parade starting at 10:00 AM and concluding at Sechseläutenplatz at noon. Numerous local demonstrations and rallies are taking place today for May Day in cities including Zurich, Basel, and Bern. Some gatherings are accompanied by police presence due to fears of potential unrest.

Swiss labor unions organized rallies and speeches across the country on May 1 to protest potential job losses and deteriorating working conditions. The mobilizations focused on defending wages and employment.

Attorney Philippe Nantère-Maud is defending a 16-year-old client in a case involving alleged medical negligence. A letter addressed to the prosecutor cites a poorly positioned oxygen mask and the late arrival of an ambulance.

Provin is implementing drastic measures to address a crisis in the viticulture sector in Switzerland. The company's director general, Michel Charbonnet, announced these measures during a meeting with shareholders.

Fribourg Gottéron has won the Swiss Ice Hockey championship for the first time in nearly 90 years of club history. The moment was described as an explosion of emotion in the hockey-focused region. Approximately 9,000 supporters were present at the rink during the match. One supporter stated they had envisioned this moment for 35 years. Supporters described the victory as the fulfillment of a long-standing expectation, with one fan noting they had anticipated the moment for 35 years. The victory was secured by a goal from Gassion. The win marks the team's first title in 34 years. The match took place at the BCF arena. A live broadcast from Fribourg featuring Pietro Buñon is scheduled for 7:00 AM. Up to 50,000 people are expected to gather in Fribourg on Saturday between 4 PM and 6 PM to celebrate the team's first national title.

Non-governmental organizations have denounced the anonymous access to genetic databases, alleging it allows for the commercial exploitation of genetic resources from the Global South without compensation.

La Gephie suggests that creating a public liquidity guarantee mechanism is more effective than increasing capital reserves for preserving the banking system during crises. This new system is designed to address acute liquidity shortages.