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A fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau has prompted renewed debate over how much security event organisers and police can realistically provide. The article should report the confirmed arrest and victim information, explain the division of responsibility between organisers and authorities, and assess the wider implications for public events without speculating about the investigation.
about 23 hours ago · 3 sources
Graubünden
A suspect has been detained in connection with the apartment fire that killed four foreign nationals in Graubünden. This should be treated as a developing court and public-safety story, with careful attention to confirmed facts, the investigation’s status and the circumstances of the victims.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
Aargau
A fatal shooting at a large Aarau rave left one woman dead and five people injured, with the suspect still being sought. The article should provide a verified investigation update, explain the police response and include the Italian government’s reaction to the victim’s nationality.
The Local Switzerland · +4 more
politics
Following high-profile cases, Swiss Interior Minister Elisabeth Baume-Schneider is demanding better protection against sexual violence involving date rape drugs. She stressed the need for improved public information, prevention through education, and consistent prosecution of perpetrators.
SWI swissinfo.ch
crime
Four hooded individuals executed a swift robbery at the Watch Museum in Le Locle, canton Neuchâtel, early Monday morning. The criminals forced entry, smashed display cases, and escaped with fewer than ten items, mostly watches, in an operation lasting under five minutes. A cross-border search is underway as the thieves are believed to have fled towards France.
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crime
The high-profile appeal hearing for Pierin Vincenz, the former head of Raiffeisen bank, has commenced, drawing significant public and media attention. Vincenz is appealing a 2022 conviction for fraud and other charges.
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crime
A surge in thefts targeting high-value GPS systems from tractors is affecting farmers across multiple Swiss cantons, with organized gangs suspected of operating with precision and causing hundreds of thousands of francs in damages.
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finance
A massive investigation in India has uncovered alleged accounting fraud at Rajesh Exports, with its Swiss subsidiaries in Ticino and Lucerne at the center of the controversy. Indian authorities accuse the company of inflating figures, with actual earnings reportedly 99% lower than stated.
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crime
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court has handed a suspended sentence to a businessman for illegally supplying laboratory equipment intended for a Russian mass destruction program, in a significant breach of the Goods Control Act.
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crime
The Federal Statistical Office's latest report indicates an overall 1.5% decrease in criminal offenses in 2025. However, this trend is contrasted by a worrying rise in homicides and serious violent crimes, while property crimes like theft have decreased.
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crime
A Swiss court in Basel-Country has handed down 15-year jail sentences to three traffickers who attempted to retrieve a 500kg cocaine shipment that was mistakenly delivered to a Nespresso factory in 2022.
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crime
The Criminal Court of Basel-Country has sentenced three men to 15 years in prison for their roles in smuggling 500kg of cocaine through Nespresso facilities in 2022. The verdict also includes a 15-year expulsion from Switzerland for the defendants.
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crime
Under tight security, a trial has begun in Geneva for members of the rival Bandidos and Hells Angels biker gangs. The defendants face charges including attempted murder following a violent gunfight and brawl in the city in 2022.
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crime
Swiss MP raises alarm over increasing crime rates and perceived leniency in criminal justice system
The Local Switzerland
crime
French authorities open murder inquiry after discovering body of Swiss citizen in his 60s on Corsican beach, citing multiple wounds as cause of death.
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crime
Police issue warnings as major tourist sites and urban areas experience significant increase in theft and burglary incidents, prompting new security measures.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
crime
Valais court increases prison sentence to 45 months for winemaker who sold foreign wines under local Swiss AOC label.
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crime
Successful police operation in Bernese Oberland tourist hotspots leads to arrest of 20 individuals involved in theft and pickpocketing activities.
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crime
Major police operation in Bernese Oberland leads to arrest of 20 pickpockets and thieves, with several deportations, highlighting increased focus on tourist safety.
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finance
Federal Council seeks new funding sources to strengthen overwhelmed Money Laundering Reporting Office (MROS) following critical audit report.
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