Police in canton Fribourg have opened an investigation after two newborn lambs were found decapitated in what authorities suspect was a deliberate act.
The farmer, Silvano Schmutz, says the scene left him shocked and deeply distressed.
Investigators believe the incident was premeditated, noting that surveillance cameras in the barn had been deliberately disabled beforehand.
G7 protestors up pressure on canton
The pressure on Geneva authorities over Sunday's anti-G7 protest is growing, with the No-G7 coalition now formally calling for the resignations of cantonal minister Carole-Anne Kast and prosecutor general Olivier Jornot.
Parliament now says 'yes' to nuclear power
Parliament has reversed course on new nuclear power plants.
SNB keeps interest rates at zero
The Swiss National Bank has kept its key interest rate at 0% for the fourth time in a row.
No school for small kids next week
Geneva is taking exceptional measures as a heatwave pushes temperatures towards 37 this weekend.
Switzerland on verge of moving to knockout stage
Switzerland is on the brink of the knockout stage of the World Cup after a convincing 4-1 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Emergency heatwave plans active
Geneva and Vaud are activating their heatwave plans from today as temperatures could climb to 37 over the next couple of days.
