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Despite being classified as a prohibited weapon, the AK-74 can still be legally acquired in Switzerland through special permits, provided applicants meet strict requirements.

Swiss authorities have detained a suspect after a violent incident at a music festival resulted in the death of an Italian national, sparking investigations into security protocols at large gatherings.

Swiss authorities are investigating a fatal shooting at a rave in Aarau, with early inquiries considering terrorism, a rampage, or other criminal motives. A German national is among those wounded.

Swiss authorities are searching for a suspect after a gunman opened fire at a rave, killing at least one person and sparking a widespread manhunt across the country.

Due to severe inmate overcrowding, Swiss authorities in the Canton of St. Gallen are bringing two decommissioned correctional facilities back into operation.

Swiss authorities have launched an extensive search operation and issued public appeals following the disappearance of Irene Gio Jelmini. Investigators are urging anyone with information about her whereabouts to come forward immediately.

A 23-year-old woman was confronted by a naked man who masturbated in front of her while walking to her car in Lucerne. Swiss authorities have issued guidance on how to handle such encounters.

Swiss authorities have launched a search for 39-year-old Maëlle D., who disappeared from her home in Saint-Maurice on Monday night amid reported psychological struggles, urging the public to come forward with any sightings.

Wealthy communities around Lake Geneva in Switzerland are experiencing a surge in violent home invasions, with gangs breaking into villas while residents are present and then fleeing towards France, causing alarm among authorities.

Swiss authorities have relaxed import duties on maize to assist farmers grappling with drought conditions.

A Tirana court has ordered the indefinite detention of Turkish citizen Barkay Gulbas, who is sought by Swiss authorities for attempted murder.

Swiss authorities and retailers are struggling to counter illegal packages from Chinese platforms like Aliexpress and Temu, which are accused of selling counterfeit and toxic products, prompting calls for Switzerland to adopt stricter measures similar to the EU.

Swiss authorities have returned 18 Benin Bronzes and other artifacts to Nigeria in a ceremony held at the National Museum in Lagos, adding to the nation's growing collection of repatriated cultural heritage.

A child born to an Austrian and a Swiss woman via sperm donation had two recognized mothers in Vienna, but after moving to Zurich, Swiss authorities only recognize one.

Sportswear company On successfully pressured Swiss authorities to retain the right to use the Swiss cross logo on its shoes, with internal documents revealing the company's significant influence and threats of legal action.

A Syrian living in Switzerland made a rare visit to Aleppo after more than a decade, surprising his mother, as Swiss authorities reconsider asylum applications for Syrians.

Swiss authorities are warning travelers returning from holidays in Italy about the Japanese beetle, an invasive pest that could be brought back as a "stowaway," particularly advising caution after visiting vineyards.

Swiss authorities are exploring options to reduce their reliance on Microsoft software and services.

Swiss authorities have initiated a criminal investigation following a complaint from a Swiss minister regarding misogynistic content generated by a chatbot.

Swiss authorities and the TCS are warning of potential traffic jams lasting up to three hours at the Gotthard Pass before, during, and after the Easter holidays.

Swiss authorities have issued warnings regarding the potential risks and safety concerns associated with the increasing use of e-bikes and e-scooters.

Swiss authorities have raised the snow hazard risk in Ticino to 'high' due to significant snowfall expected in Alpine and pre-Alpine regions, cautioning about breaking branches and traffic disruptions.

Swiss law enforcement has identified a group of professional Romanian burglars responsible for numerous break-ins across Switzerland, with six individuals now subject to international arrest warrants.

Swiss authorities have issued an alert after an avalanche struck the Zermatt ski resort.

Switzerland's Federal Office for Cybersecurity has issued an alert regarding fraudulent payment page tampering on food delivery platforms, advising consumers to verify transaction security to prevent credit card theft.

Swiss authorities are investigating a nighttime incident in Aarau where a passenger was shot after their vehicle was targeted, highlighting rising concerns over random acts of violence in the region.

Swiss authorities have secured the scene and established police cordons after a shooting occurred in a northern canton.

Swiss authorities are searching for a suspect following a deadly shooting incident at a music rave that resulted in a fatality.

Swiss authorities confirmed that two Romanian nationals were among those who died in a building fire in August that also housed a restaurant and residential apartments.

Automated scraping of publicly accessible vehicle registration data via the E-Autoindex platform has raised alarms among Swiss authorities, who caution that the information could be exploited for fraudulent activities.

Swiss authorities cordoned off a city-center McDonald's after a 21-year-old woman was discovered unresponsive inside the restaurant Wednesday evening.

Reports of fraudulent calls impersonating Swiss authorities have fallen by over 75%, though the Federal Office for Cyber Security warns that the overall cyber threat remains high, particularly with the rise of AI.

Switzerland deported Bahar Yalçınkaya and her two daughters to Turkey two years after her asylum request, where the mother was immediately arrested in Istanbul. Her legal representative has made serious accusations against Swiss authorities.

Swiss authorities are investigating a second date rape case in a canton, raising concerns about sexual assault incidents.

A video circulating online shows manipulated bike racks, demonstrating how quickly a bicycle locked to them can be stolen. While the video has caused concern, Swiss authorities have not yet reported any comparable cases.

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has condemned Switzerland for not providing vegan meals to certain inmates, ruling that Swiss authorities reacted with excessive formalism and did not take the complainants' grievances seriously.

Swiss authorities have banned swimming and fishing in the Wiese and Birs rivers, citing high water temperatures and low water levels causing heat stress for fish. Violators face a 100-franc fine.

French and Swiss authorities have implemented strict, pandemic-like border restrictions as the G7 summit commences, in anticipation of potential violent protests.

Swiss authorities are prohibited from accessing the sealed mobile phone and laptop of Nesip D., the Winterthur knife attacker, due to regulations in the criminal procedure code.

Jonas Lauwiner, who has self-proclaimed himself the "King of Switzerland," is currently embroiled in a dispute with Swiss authorities. The conflict reportedly centers on his refusal to cede control of roads to the government.

Swiss authorities have added four more defendants to an ongoing legal case concerning a ski bar fire, expanding the scope of the investigation.

The Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden inadvertently released over 150 sensitive documents to a journalist, attributing the incident to human error and raising concerns about data handling by Swiss authorities.

Swiss authorities have confirmed that all Swiss travelers previously stranded in Middle East conflict regions have now been safely evacuated or are no longer in danger.

Swiss authorities are projecting a deterioration of the country's financial health, attributing the expected decline to the burden of additional pension payments.

Swiss authorities raise snow hazard risk in Ticino to ‘high’  SWI swissinfo.ch

Thousands of Swiss citizens are stranded in the Middle East and cannot be evacuated due to closed airspace and a known parliamentary issue, as reported by Swiss authorities.

Although detected levels of the gasoline additive ETBE remain well below legal limits, officials in Switzerland's Aargau canton are intensifying monitoring after traces were discovered in municipal groundwater supplies.

Swiss authorities are investigating a violent incident at a techno music event where a German national was shot and injured, with police actively searching for the perpetrators.

Swiss authorities are conducting a manhunt after gunfire at a techno music event near Zurich killed a 22-year-old woman and injured five other attendees.

Swiss authorities in Basel have prevented an anti-Zionist demonstration from taking place on the 129th anniversary of the First Zionist Congress. The decision comes amid heightened security concerns surrounding the historic political gathering.

Swiss authorities have confirmed multiple fatalities, including two Romanian citizens, following a major building fire in Thusis that also sparked a manslaughter investigation.

Swiss authorities are appealing for information regarding Walter Aeberli, an 84-year-old resident of Affoltern who has been missing since last Thursday. The Zurich police station is actively reviewing public tips to locate him safely.

Swiss authorities have arrested a Belgian citizen on suspicion of involvement in a bank robbery, highlighting cross-border law enforcement cooperation.

Swiss authorities are investigating a discovered weapons cache under suspicion of intelligence agency activity and preparation for a serious state-endangering crime. The involvement of 'foreign powers' cannot be ruled out in the ongoing investigation.

The Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) has taken measures to prevent asylum abuse during the Street Parade weekend, following an increase in asylum applications from North African men who quickly leave the centers.

Swiss authorities are investigating a second date rape case in a canton, raising concerns about sexual assault incidents.

A previously unrecorded midge-borne virus is believed to be responsible for an increase in illness among dairy cows in Switzerland, according to Swiss authorities.

Authorities in Bern, Switzerland, have issued an apology to a trans person who was forcibly removed from a women-only nude swimming pool by police following complaints from other swimmers.

EU officials are developing a plan to maintain credit institutions' operations during a banking crisis, three years after Swiss authorities intervened to prevent Credit Suisse's collapse, addressing a persistent issue for the EU.

Palestinian activist Ali Abunimah, who previously called Israel a 'Holocaust regime,' has returned to Zurich after Swiss authorities had wrongly arrested and expelled him during his last visit.

Swiss authorities investigated the sudden death of a baby in St. Gallen after it showed symptoms of Cereulid poisoning, but ultimately found no connection to the baby milk scandal.

Swiss authorities have stated that the country's nuclear power plants are economically viable for an operational lifespan of 80 years.

Luzern criminal investigation authorities are reopening a cold case and appealing to the public for assistance in locating 21-year-old Luca, who went missing.

Swiss authorities are exploring the possibility of using data from a journalist to investigate a suspicious suicide. This move raises questions about journalistic privacy and the scope of investigations.

Swiss authorities have reported an average of almost one attack per day on the country's critical infrastructures, raising concerns about national security.

Swiss authorities have issued warnings and highlighted the various risks associated with the use of e-bikes and e-scooters, urging caution among users.

Swiss authorities stopped a car at the Lustenau-Au border crossing and found five kilograms of cocaine hidden under the passenger seat.

Swiss authorities reported that a mentally ill man set a bus on fire, ruling out terrorist motives. Portugal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a note of condolences, confirming a Portuguese national was among the victims.

Swiss authorities admit that many phone numbers on online marketplaces like Homegate, Tutti, and Ricardo are not verified despite legal obligations, creating a significant security risk and a gateway for fraudsters.