The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed United Nations weighs in on burqini ban debate The Geneva-based UN on Tuesday welcomed a decision by France's highest administrative court to suspend a controversial ban on burqini swimwear, warning that the ban had fuelled religious intolerance and stigmatization. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160830/un-weighs-in-on-burqini-debate Tue, 30 Aug 2016 14:19:34 +0200 un-weighs-in-on-burqini-debate Anger as Basel pool bans 'maxi burqinis' A swimming pool in Basel which is popular with Muslims has banned certain types of burqinis as part of a suite of rule changes designed to improve conditions at the venue. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160429/anger-as-basel-pool-bans-maxi-burkinis Fri, 29 Apr 2016 14:23:02 +0200 anger-as-basel-pool-bans-maxi-burkinis