The Local Switzerland

Politician owns Zurich's biggest brothel: report

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 14:06:00 +0200

The owner of the biggest brothel in Zurich is a member of the political party criticizing a barrier designed to reduce noise and other disruptions in the city’s red light district, according to reports.

Liberals skewer SVP criminal deportation plan

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:36:00 +0200

A legal study commissioned by Switzerland's liberal FDP has found that the country risks a destabilizing confrontation with the EU if it approves a Swiss People’s Party (SVP) proposal to deport foreign criminals.

Women’s rights activist disrobes for equality

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 14:16:19 +0200

A new campaign launched by a women’s organisation portrays the group’s young secretary general covered only by a banner as she seeks to lead the charge for more female representation in the upper echelons of Swiss society.