The Local Switzerland

Coronavirus in Italy: Should Switzerland close its southern border?

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 03:42:40 +0100

The first case of coronavirus has been confirmed in Switzerland. Right-wing politicians have agitated for additional border controls - and even closing the border - as a result.

'We need border checks to combat crime'

Mon, 02 Apr 2012 13:37:27 +0200

A top Swiss security official has called for the country to reintroduce border checks in a bid to combat a spike in burglaries committed by organized foreign crime gangs.