The European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has ruled against Switzerland for its decision to ban public demonstrations during lockdown.
The court said a blanket ban on certain behaviour needs strong justification and serious review by domestic courts.
By a majority verdict the judges concluded the ban on demonstrations over a long period was disproportionate.
Switzerland will have to pay CHF 3,000 to the Geneva Trades Union Association which took the issue to court.
Big tax changes ahead
Switzerland's decades old marriage tax penalty will finish on 1st January 2032, the Federal Council has confirmed
Geneva border villages protest
Residents of two Haute-Savoie villages have said the stench from a nearby agricultural methaniser has become unbearable
Swiss Post cuts
Swiss Post has confirmed 40 job cuts and 20 contract changes in its IT division after negotiations with the union Syndicom
Paleo opens public survey
Paleo Festival is asking you to help build the line up for next year
Cooler weather on way
After weeks of hot, dry weather we are now expecting lots of rain through Thursday and Friday
Migros Expanding In Healthcare
Medbase, the retailer's medical arm, has bought the Ardentis chain of dental clinics from British investor Columna Capital
