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A new survey finds that fraud and other property offences have risen sharply in Switzerland since 2022. The share of respondents reporting fraud victimisation nearly doubled to 15. 9% in 2025, while confidence in personal safety declined.
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fireworks
Opponents of a nationwide ban on noisy fireworks have launched their campaign ahead of the November 29 vote. They argue that municipalities and cantons should retain the power to impose targeted restrictions rather than prohibit sales and use across Switzerland.
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gun control
A new survey indicates that around 70% of Swiss respondents favour tighter gun controls, including psychological assessments before firearm purchases.
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Swiss Alps
A 55-year-old American tourist has died after falling into a crevasse above Zermatt. The accident highlights the continuing risks facing visitors in the Swiss Alps and follows another fatal incident involving a US tourist earlier in the summer.
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Switzerland
A Neuchâtel apartment explosion has injured four people, one seriously, prompting an investigation into the cause and the building’s safety condition.
The Local Switzerland
Lucerne
Lucerne voters have approved tougher measures against violence linked to football matches, with the legislature’s preventive counter-proposal ultimately preferred over a more punitive initiative.
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Switzerland
Swiss experts are calling for a medical-certificate requirement before people can purchase firearms, according to a national news roundup. The proposal would add a health assessment to existing gun-purchase procedures and is likely to fuel debate over public safety and gun access.
The Local Switzerland
Zurich
A Zurich court has sentenced a 25-year-old man to 15 years in prison for attempting to murder three five-year-old children in a 2024 knife attack. Report on the court’s findings, the victims’ injuries, the attacker’s ordered therapy and the implications of the expulsion order.
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Graubünden
Graubünden plans a dedicated action plan and an external expert report on organised crime. The initiative follows parliamentary pressure and will examine measures for authorities, businesses and wider society.
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Graubünden
Swiss prosecutors have opened proceedings against the driver of a coach crash in Graubünden that killed five Dutch tourists and injured other passengers. The investigation concerns suspected multiple counts of negligent manslaughter and negligent bodily harm.
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traffic accidents
Graubünden prosecutors have opened proceedings against the driver of a coach crash that killed five Dutch tourists and injured other passengers. The driver faces allegations of multiple counts of negligent manslaughter and negligent bodily harm.
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Graubünden
Five people died and 40 were injured when a Dutch tour coach overturned near Zernez in Graubünden. The investigation continues after a major cross-border rescue operation involving helicopters and ambulances.
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Switzerland
After a fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau, Swiss politicians are debating tighter controls on semi-automatic firearms. The proposal has met resistance from representatives of gun owners and shooting clubs.
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gun laws
A shooting at a rave in Aarau has reignited debate over Switzerland’s permissive gun rules, including the ownership of semi-automatic weapons.
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weather
Nearly 12,000 lightning strikes and wind gusts exceeding 100 kilometres per hour hit Switzerland overnight.
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firearms
A fatal rave shooting has renewed scrutiny of Switzerland’s firearms regime, while new research shows that thousands of semi-automatic rifles have been acquired under special permits since the 2019 restrictions. The findings expose a major gap between the formal ban and practical access.
The Local Switzerland · +1 more
public safety
The fatal rave shooting has triggered calls for tighter firearm regulation, while opponents argue that further restrictions would penalise responsible owners. A balanced explainer can map the political divide and clarify which legal changes are actually under discussion.
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crime
The man suspected of killing a 22-year-old woman at a rave in Aarau has surrendered to police in Jura and been transferred to Aargau. Prosecutors say he has remained silent and is believed to have psychological problems as the investigation continues.
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Graubünden
A British teenager and a German tourist have died in separate incidents at Lake Cauma in Graubünden within three days. Both incidents occurred after the public bathing area’s normal opening hours, prompting renewed scrutiny of safety arrangements at the popular lake.
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weather
Switzerland recorded more than 22,000 cloud-to-ground lightning strikes during the summer, giving it Europe’s second-highest strike density relative to land area.
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