The Local Switzerland

Rioting disturbs last night of Montreux jazz fest

Mon, 17 Jul 2017 10:50:06 +0200

Four police officers were injured and 15 people arrested when riots broke out during the final night of the Montreux Jazz Festival on Saturday.

Prosecutors criticised for holding Zurich rioters

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:06:11 +0200

Lawyers and parents have criticised public prosecutors for continuing to detain 14 young men suspected of taking part in the recent Zurich riots, saying they are being held in custody for political reasons to send out a deterrent message to others.

Riots in Basel at weekend, Zurich quiet

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 15:17:00 +0200

Police clashed with up to 150 rioters in a square outside Basel city centre at the weekend, while Zurich remained calm despite fears that there could be violence for the third weekend in a row.