A German Shepherd attack has cost its multimillionaire owner CHF 330,000.
A Zurich court convicted them of negligent bodily harm and violating dog laws after a delivery driver was bitten.
The man later developed a severe fear of dogs and was unable to work for 18 months.
Judges noted the dog had bitten several people before, making the incident foreseeable and preventable.
The fine is so high as it’s based on the owners' wealth.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
