- Jul 10
Boy, 6, dies after being hit by car on driveway in Winterthur, Zurich
A six-year-old boy died on Thursday afternoon after a driver struck him while manoeuvring a car on a residential driveway in Oberwinterthur, Winterthur.
- Jun 20
Zurich thunderstorm leaves one critically injured, floods streets and triggers fireworks warehouse explosion
A violent thunderstorm swept across Zurich on Friday evening, dumping half a month's rain in two hours, felling trees that injured seven people, and later coinciding with a fireworks warehouse explosion in nearby Uitikon.
- Jun 14
Switzerland's feminist strike draws thousands, from Zurich to Basel, demanding equality and an end to violence
Thousands of people dressed in purple took to the streets across Switzerland on Sunday for the annual feminist strike, calling for gender equality, recognition of unpaid care work and stronger protections against violence.
- Jun 3
Swiss polls show growing opposition to '10 million' immigration cap, civil service reform hangs in balance
Two new polls show 52% of Swiss voters would reject the SVP's 'No to a 10-million Switzerland' initiative, reversing earlier support. The civil service reform remains deadlocked.
- May 28
Swiss Authorities Classify Winterthur Train Station Stabbing as Terrorism, Attacker Shouted 'Allahu Akbar'
A 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish man stabbed three people at Winterthur train station near Zurich on Thursday, shouting 'Allahu Akbar.' Authorities have classified the attack as terrorism, citing radicalization and extremism.
- May 28
Stabbing at Swiss train station leaves three injured; suspect shouts 'Allahu Akbar' before attack
A 31-year-old Swiss man stabbed three people at Winterthur train station near Zurich on Thursday, leaving one seriously injured, before being arrested by police.
