A former Swiss police officer is being investigated for a controversial photograph that apparently shows him mocking a Nigerian man who died whilst being arrested.
The photograph, taken in 2018, shows the ex-police officer in a thumbs up pose in front of the inscription “RIP Mike”.
Mike Ben Peter, a 39-year-old black Nigerian, suffered a fatal heart attack after he was held down in the street in Lausanne during a drugs arrest in 2018.
Beer sales in Switzerland watered down by bad weather
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The past brewing year fell through in Switzerland, partly due to the bad weather. Beer sales shrank again. For the first time, per capita consumption fell below the 50 liter mark.
Compensation for Syrian after pregnant wife denied help on Swiss train
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Switzerland’s Federal Court has partially upheld the appeal of a Syrian family being deported from Switzerland to Italy in 2014. The man now also receives compensation.
Swiss-EU negotiations: Cassis to meet Sefcovic in Bern
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Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis will meet the Vice-President of the EU Commission, Maros Sefcovic, in Bern on Wednesday.
Heavy snowfall in Switzerland causes traffic chaos and accidents
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The heavy snowfall late on Thursday and during the night into Friday led to traffic chaos and many accidents in many regions of Switzerland.
Chimpanzee behaviours passed down through generations
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Some of the complex behaviours of chimpanzees have been passed down and refined over generations. These include the combination of several tools for foraging.
More than 600,000 rounds of Swiss sniper ammunition reach Ukraine
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Sniper ammunition from Swiss P Defence reached Ukraine via a Polish company in July 2023, reported SRF Investigativ on Thursday, citing official information.
Switzerland launches national digital inclusion alliance
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The Swiss government launched the Swiss Digital Inclusion Alliance on Thursday with the goal of giving as many people as possible access to digital services.
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Nigerian man’s death: family appeal acquittals of Swiss police
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The family of a Nigerian man who died during his arrest in Lausanne in 2018 has appealed against the acquittal of six police officers.
Swiss police officers on trial over black man’s death
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Six police officers face homicide charges following the 2018 death of a black man after he was pinned, face-down, for several minutes during arrest.
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