The Local Switzerland

Mysterious Roman remains uncovered in Swiss town

Tue, 15 Nov 2016 11:06:23 +0100

Archaeologists are puzzled over the discovery of a Roman-era earthenware pot filled with oil lamps and bronze coins in the commune of Windisch, in the northern Swiss canton of Aargau.

Swiss row over 'paintballing with real guns'

Tue, 22 May 2012 13:01:00 +0200

Security concerns are growing for a company offering SWAT training to civilians as a twist on the successful practice of paintballing.

Swiss customs seize Roman sarcophagus

Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:52:00 +0200

A Roman sarcophagus, believed to have been excavated illegally from an archaeological site close to Turkey's Antalya, has been seized by authorities from a Swiss warehouse, a customs official said on Monday.