A report in the Sunday newspaper SonntagsBlickExternal link describes various online chat groups and individuals trying to attract people willing to participate – and even train for – violent protests. Their aggression is aimed at politicians, journalists, and virologists, among others.
“Media houses must burn, as must pharmaceutical companies and 5G towers. Time for action!” called out one user.
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Burglaries hit record low in 2020 but violent crime rose
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The total number of reported criminal offences in Switzerland in 2020 dropped slightly, national statistics show.
The Federal Intelligence Service (FIS) is keeping an eye on the situation. “FIS is in contact with the security services of the federal and cantonal governments,” spokewoman Lea Rappo said. Already last November, the Federal Office of Police described the increasingly violent behaviour of Covid-19 deniers as worrying.
Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets for silent protests, most recently in Liestal near Basel. Though largely peaceful, some threw bottles and one attacked a journalist last weekend.
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Thousands demonstrate against Covid-19 restrictions
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Thousands of people have protested in the north-western Swiss town of Liestal against restrictions introduced to curb the Covid-19 pandemic.
Train vs plane: would you take a direct train between London and Geneva?
Eurostar is planning to run direct trains from Britain to Germany and Switzerland from the early 2030s. Would you favour the train over the plane? If not, why not?
Man charged with flying drone at women’s Euro 2025
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A man flew a drone around the venue on Wednesday evening during the first match of the Women's EURO 2025 in St. Gallen. The 30-year-old violated the absolute ban on flying during match days. He was reported to the police.
More than 250 Swiss companies sign CO2 reduction initiative
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A total of 257 companies from Switzerland have signed up to the Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi). In doing so, they are committing to CO2 reduction targets that are compatible with the Paris Climate Agreement.
Swiss accident prevention group sees federal targets at risk
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The Swiss government's target for accident figures is at risk, reckons Mario Cavegn, member of the executive board of the Swiss Council for Accident Prevention.
Feminicide: Swiss justice minister calls for electronic monitoring
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Swiss Justice Minister Beat Jans has called for electronic monitoring and an ankle bracelet warning system for perpetrators of violence against women.
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American artist Chaka Khan ‘and friends’ opened the 59th Montreux Jazz Festival on Friday. For over three hours, their show, dedicated to their friend and mentor Quincy Jones, thrilled the audience,
Anti-government protests continue over Covid policy
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Several thousand people have taken to streets in south-eastern Switzerland to protest against the government’s policy to contain the Covid pandemic.
Protesters march against Covid restrictions in Switzerland
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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the city of Wohlen near Zurich on Saturday to protest against anti-coronavirus measures.
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