The number of scientific experiments on animals is falling in Switzerland – but the animals can be more stressed.
Figures from the Federal Veterinary Office show animal experiments have been falling since 2015, in all down 18%.
But the number of tests, classed as level three, has risen. These tests mean the animal is described as highly stressed.
Some recent experiments have been Covid related. 1,328 animals were used in 18 different trials. Some of tests related to vaccine development.
SNB backs bank rule changes
The Swiss National Bank has expressed support for tougher banking regulations aimed at strengthening the stability of the country’s largest banks.
School investigated for fake nudes
Authorities are investigating a secondary school in the German-speaking part of the country, where students used artificial intelligence to create and circulate deepfake nude images of classmates.
Switzerland will take part in joint military exercises
The government is planning closer military cooperation with other European countries and NATO.
Protestors start to organise for G7 meeting
A resistance movement is mobilising in Geneva ahead of the G7 Summit in nearby Evian, in the middle of June.
Teen pranks no block to Swiss passports
A court in Aargau has ruled that a minor juvenile prank is not sufficient to block a Swiss passport application.
Vote campaign signs confuse cars
In canton Basel-Country a voting campaign is having unintended consequences.
