A monument to Russian troops who helped drive out Napoleon’s army from Switzerland in 1799, has been defaced.
Local police spotted it had had yellow and blue paint smeared on it – the colours of the Ukrainian flag
The memorial in Andermatt in canton Uri commemorates the march of the Russian Field Marshall Alexander Suvorov who led 21,000 men from Italy to battle Napoleon. Hundreds of Russians were killed.
The monument was built 100 years later.
Woman dies in Carouge after home attack
In Geneva, a 52-year-old woman was found dead early Saturday morning in her apartment in Carouge.
French speaking cantons unite against SSR vote
The French-speaking cantons are drawing a firm line against cutting the licence fee that funds the Swiss public broadcaster, the SSR.
US is now in surplus with Swiss trade
In the tariff dispute with Switzerland, Donald Trump is suddenly short one key argument.
Migros recalls baby formula
Babybio Optima infant formula has been pulled from Migros shelves in French-speaking Switzerland.
Geneva teachers warn over Roblox
Geneva is sounding the alarm over Roblox.
Italy angered at decision to release fire bar owner
Italy has expressed its anger at the decision to release the owner of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
