The Local Switzerland

Gays file criminal complaint against bishop

Mon, 10 Aug 2015 10:05:50 +0200

Pink Cross, the Swiss Gay Federation, is filing a criminal complaint against Vitus Huondor, the Catholic Bishop of Chur, alleging that he made “homophobic comments” while quoting passages from the Bible that call for homosexuals to be put to death.

Gays win limited support for adopting kids

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 19:23:00 +0100

The lower house of parliament has voted to allow gays in Switzerland to adopt children, but in very limited circumstances, passing the sensitive issue back to the Senate.

Gay trips to Islamic countries anger Swiss Muslims

Mon, 18 Apr 2011 18:32:00 +0200

Swiss Muslim leaders have reacted angrily after it was reported that a travel agency specializing in holidays for gay people is organizing tours of Muslim countries.