The Local Switzerland

Switzerland gets first-ever treetop walk

Fri, 18 May 2018 14:04:40 +0200

Eastern Switzerland has a new tourist attraction in the form of a beautiful treetop walkway that rises up to 50 metres off the forest floor and allows people to experience the flora and fauna in a whole new way.

Man stabbed in St Gallen dies in hospital

Wed, 09 Aug 2017 12:50:40 +0200

The man who was stabbed in a restaurant garden in St Gallen last Friday has died from his injuries, police have said.

Man stabbed at St Gallen restaurant

Mon, 07 Aug 2017 10:42:41 +0200

A 22-year-old man was fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in the garden of a restaurant in St Gallen at around 6pm on Friday.

Two Swiss cantons get the go-ahead for online voting

Thu, 29 Jun 2017 13:07:23 +0200

The Swiss government has given the green light to two cantons to resume online voting in time for the next set of referendums in September.

New Heidi theme park aims to boost tourism in St Gallen

Mon, 06 Mar 2017 11:13:32 +0100

The canton of St Gallen is planning to build a theme park style attraction based around the famous Heidi story by Johanna Spyri, set to open in 2020.

Neighbours’ day: Swiss cities join growing European party

Fri, 27 May 2016 11:02:24 +0200

The city of St Gallen will participate in European Neighbours’ Day for the first time on Friday, the latest Swiss city to join the growing shindig.

Police hunt killer of man shot dead in St Gallen street

Thu, 12 May 2016 12:34:58 +0200

Police have launched a manhunt after a man was shot dead in a St Gallen street at 5am on Thursday morning.

Skier dies after missing turn at Toggenburg

Fri, 05 Feb 2016 10:36:40 +0100

A 47-year-old man died on Thursday after failing to negotiate a turn while skiing on a piste at Toggenburg in the canton of Saint Gallen, police said.

Man demands free Merc from St Gallen garage

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 16:15:00 +0200

A man who opposes the expansion of a neighbouring car dealership is driving a hard bargain: he is demanding a new Mercedes in exchange for dropping his objections.

Man killed in freak parking accident

Thu, 27 Feb 2014 14:29:00 +0100

A 41-year-old man has died while apparently trying to reverse his car into a parking space.

Drunk driving mum had kids on board

Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:19:00 +0100

A 31-year-old mother caused havoc on the roads of St. Gallen on Sunday whilst driving under the influence with two young children in the car.

St. Gallen tackles upset winners Swansea

Wed, 02 Oct 2013 13:46:00 +0200

Welsh football team Swansea City will be looking to build on their stunning win at Valencia when they host Swiss side St. Gallen on matchday two of the Europa League group stage at the Liberty Stadium on Thursday.

Model plane crashes through house roof

Wed, 31 Jul 2013 13:48:00 +0200

The residents of a house in Sargans in the canton of Saint Gallen got a shock when they returned home to find a gaping hole in their roof and the wreckage of a model plane on the floor.

Woman found guilty of Facebook bullying

Tue, 10 May 2011 11:09:00 +0200

A 19-year-old woman from St. Gallen has become the first person in Switzerland to be convicted of cyber-bullying after she used social networking site Facebook to insult a man who had complained about a local nightclub's all-night parties.