Europe Switzerland It is estimated that over 300.000 elderly people are victims of violence; to break the taboo and prevent such incidents, Pro Senectute - with more than 130 counselling centres throughout Switzerland - is at their side and can provide active support
Europe Switzerland Food labels in Switzerland will have to disclose if products of animal origin involve painful practices starting 1 July; the new rule has been decided at federal level with a series of ordinances requiring the labelling of meat, eggs and foie gras
Europe Switzerland 1.400 summer flight by Swiss International Air Lines will be cancelled due to a shortage of pilots, caused by a number of unexpected developments and overly optimistic deployment planning
Europe Switzerland Retailer Migros is planning its first Switzerland supermarket with 24/7 opening in Herisau; the test will start this summer 2025: after normal opening hours it will be open in self-service mode, with automatic payments only and CCTV security
Europe Switzerland Around 50 caravans belonging to members of a travelling community attempting to enter canton Valais in southern Switzerland, from France, without prior warning were blocked by police on the motorway to prevent their unauthorised entry