The Local Switzerland

Frauenfeld festival worker killed in storm

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 13:07:14 +0200

A 24-year-old woman has died after sustaining injuries when a powerful storm hit the post-party clean up operation at the Frauenfeld Festival site on Tuesday afternoon.

Swiss government delays action over strong franc

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 17:15:35 +0200

The Swiss government met in Bern for an extraordinary session on Monday as ministers try to restrain the Swiss franc.

Swiss weatherman not guilty of rape

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 13:59:00 +0200

A Swiss weatherman who is one of Germany's best-known television personalities was acquitted of raping a girlfriend Tuesday in a case that riveted the country and raised questions about media coverage of high-profile trials.