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Several thousand people marched in Lausanne against planned cuts to public services, a month before Vaud’s parliament begins debating the 2027 budget. The demonstration crossed the city centre to the cantonal government’s seat.
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Switzerland
Thousands protested against the war in Gaza in Zurich and Lausanne on Saturday. The demonstrations were peaceful in Zurich, while masked protesters in Lausanne damaged a UBS building and clashed with police, who used tear gas.
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Climate
Thousands of people marched in Geneva and Lausanne to demand stronger action on climate change after Switzerland’s exceptionally hot summer, criticising the government’s environmental policies.
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Lausanne
A Lausanne court is beginning proceedings over a 2020 Youth Olympic Games rehearsal accident in which a Russian figure skater fell four metres onto the ice. Five people face allegations of causing grievous bodily harm through negligence.
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Lausanne
A Lausanne court is examining responsibility for an accident that nearly killed a Russian figure skater during a 2020 Youth Olympic Games rehearsal. Five defendants, including the skater’s husband and four event managers, face charges of causing grievous bodily harm through negligence.
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Housing
Hundreds of tenants in Geneva and Lausanne are facing eviction as landlords undertake large-scale energy efficiency renovations, raising tough questions about the social cost of Switzerland's climate goals amid a severe housing shortage.
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Housing
A push to meet climate targets is colliding with a severe housing crisis as large-scale evictions for energy-related renovations become common in Geneva and Lausanne, displacing hundreds of tenants.
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Art
The Musée Artistes Femmes (MAF), Switzerland's first museum exclusively dedicated to showcasing the work of women artists, has opened in Lausanne, addressing the historical underrepresentation of female artists in cultural institutions.
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Arts
A new institution, the Musée Artistes Femmes (MAF), has opened in Lausanne to provide a dedicated platform for women artists, who remain underrepresented in Swiss museums. The inaugural exhibition, 'Cellules', is now showcasing the work of twelve artists.
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Lausanne
Train services in the Lausanne area are severely disrupted and will not fully resume until Wednesday morning, according to Swiss Federal Railways (SBB). The outage was caused by football fans who damaged approximately forty essential cables, prompting extensive repair work and the use of replacement buses.
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Lausanne
An investigation into the Lausanne police force has uncovered 'discriminatory messages and sexist situations', leading to urgent calls for reform. A report by a former police commander highlights the need to strengthen the force's managerial, social, and ethical standards to address systemic issues.
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Crime
An investigation in Lausanne has exposed a major social security fraud scheme involving 41 individuals who allegedly used forged rental agreements to illicitly claim housing benefits, resulting in an estimated CHF1.9 million in damages.
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culture
Historic Lausanne Cathedral celebrates 750th anniversary of consecration with ceremony featuring government officials and highlighting its role in Swiss cultural heritage.
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police
Investigation into racist messaging among Lausanne police officers widens as cantonal officer linked to controversial WhatsApp group amid city's unrest.
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police
Investigation uncovers systematic discrimination and racist messages among Lausanne police officers, raising questions about institutional racism in Swiss law enforcement.
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police
Four Lausanne police officers suspended after discovery of racist, sexist, and discriminatory messages in WhatsApp groups, prompting broader investigation and systemic reforms.
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sports
Lausanne hosts major national sports event with 65,000 gymnasts from 1,400 clubs competing across 22 disciplines
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police
Swiss Police Officers Association rejects Green Party's initiative to disarm city police during certain missions, citing safety concerns and operational effectiveness.
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healthcare
CHUV becomes Switzerland's first hospital approved to produce medication from fecal bacteria, marking a breakthrough in treating severe intestinal infections.
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