A French elite police unit stormed a snack bar in Valence last Sunday, freeing a Swiss man in his mid-20s who had been kidnapped and held for several days.
The abduction appears linked to cryptocurrency dealings.
About 150 officers took part in the secret operation.
The victim was discovered handcuffed in a nearby building.
Seven suspects were arrested and are suspected of involvement in the plot.
Fire death toll ticks up
The death toll from the Crans-Montana fire has ticked up by one after an 18 year old man died at the University Hospital Zurich on Saturday.
Carnivals bring in stricter safety rules
Following last month’s tragedy in Crans-Montana, carnivals across Switzerland are tightening fire safety.
Geneva gets windfall from SNB
Canton Geneva is getting a windfall from the central bank.
Winegrowers face another blow
Swiss winegrowers are facing another blow.
Thousands march in support of the Kurds
Several thousand people took to the streets of Bern on Saturday in support of the Kurdish region in northern Syria.
Cold weather and strong wind warning
Forecasters are warning of strong winds and bitter cold coming in central and eastern parts of the country.
