Police in Fribourg have forced out 269 animal rights activists that had closed a chicken slaughtering house owned by Migros.
The protestors had occupied the building for more than 10 hours. They had chained themselves to equipment.
They’re fighting plans by the retailer to build a new abattoir in Fribourg. The new premises is designed to replace the current operation.
That processes 31 million chickens a year – the new building will have a similar capacity.
Shock neck and neck opinion poll result
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EU backs major unemployment benefit change
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Switzerland faces summer drought
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Geneva migrants having to leave accomodation ahead of G7
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US blames retail duopoly for difficult trade talks
Washington is turning up the heat on Switzerland in a growing trade dispute - blaming the retail duopoly of Migros and Coop.
Pension details to be online
Switzerland is moving to modernise its social insurance system.
