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An escaped kangaroo has been spotted hopping along the edge of a woodland in Dietwil, central Switzerland, prompting a police investigation to find its owner. No one has yet reported a missing marsupial.
26 days ago · 1 source
Brienz
The CHF 82.5 million compensation plan for residents of the landslide-threatened village of Brienz has been challenged by ten appeals. Appellants are contesting the flat-rate formula used for calculating compensation, delaying the resettlement process.
SWI swissinfo.ch
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In a first for Switzerland, the municipality of Chiasso in Ticino will require dog owners to wash away their pet's urine from public pavements and facades, with non-compliance resulting in a CHF 100 fine.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Crime
The investigation into the deadly New Year's fire at the Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana has taken a dramatic turn, with prosecutors adding forgery charges against one of the owners and the canton of Valais allocating CHF1.25 million to fund the expanding police and legal efforts.
The Local Switzerland · +2 more
Zurich
Plans by fast-food giant McDonald's to open a new location in Zurich have met with local resistance, now bolstered by Oscar-winning British actress Emma Thompson, who has joined the campaign against the proposed restaurant.
The Local Switzerland
