The Local Switzerland

Majority back scrapping TV licence fee at referendum

Wed, 27 Dec 2017 11:48:17 +0100

A majority of Swiss want to see the TV licence fee scrapped when the proposal comes to a referendum next March.

Swisscom fined millions for dominating sports TV

Tue, 24 May 2016 14:15:07 +0200

Switzerland's main telecomms group Swisscom has been fined 71.8 million Swiss francs ($72.5 million, 64.70 million euros) for abusing its dominant position in sports broadcasting, the Swiss competition authorities said on Tuesday.

Masturbation scene in TV ad draws complaints

Thu, 04 Dec 2014 12:18:00 +0100

Electronics chain Media Markt is facing complaints over an advert on Swiss TV that shows a teenager masturbating in front of a television showing a crude computer-generated image of a couple having sex.

TV producer seeks Swiss waterpark cast members

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 21:54:00 +0100

Now’s your chance to become a TV star if you live around Zurich or are visiting the region— and you can get your fill of thrills to boot.

'Halve TV licence fee': petition

Wed, 18 May 2011 13:41:45 +0200

A petition calling for a reduction of about 50 percent of the annual Swiss TV and radio fees has been delivered to the government, reports said.