Zurich police opened fire on a man last night.
Witnesses say a man was spotted near Effretikon just after 10pm last night carrying tyres from a tyre shop and then leaving in a white car.
Police followed the car, the chase ended with a shot being fired by officers near Tagelswangen. They say a 29 year old man was arrested – but no one was hurt.
New Service from Twint
The payment app with more than 6 million users will offer digital direct debits from next year
Geneva Strikes Continue
A public sector strike coincided with the return to Geneva classrooms yesterday, but the impact on schools was limited
A/C Sales Up
Sales of air conditioners are surging in Switzerland as households struggle through successive heatwaves
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Copernicus reports hottest summer ever measured
Switzerland is in the grip of a level 3 heat alert, with Geneva heading for temperatures of up to 36°C on Friday.
Tough new banking rules possible
The Federal Council has launched consultations on new banking rules that could withhold or claw back bonuses from top banking executives.
