extremism

mosque

Posters appeal to save controversial Swiss mosque

Posters calling for financial donations to help save a contentious mosque in Winterthur have been put up around the eastern Swiss city.

mosque

Islamic body suspends Swiss mosque after imam arrested

The Zurich Federation of Islamic Organizations (Vioz) has suspended the An’Nour mosque in Winterthur after its imam was arrested for inciting people to kill others.

mosque

Imam faces prosecution after police raid Winterthur mosque

Prosecutors have opened criminal proceedings against four people associated with a mosque in the city of Winterthur for public incitement to crime and violence.

mosque

Swiss city slammed for failing to prevent radicalization

Winterthur has become a “hot spot” for radicalization and the authorities aren’t doing enough to combat it, says a Muslim politician in the city.

mosque

Swiss city fights extremism with anti-radicalization centre

The city of Winterthur has launched a new service aimed at preventing radicalization.

Schools

Swiss profs trained to spot potential jihadists

Teachers in Winterthur in the canton of Zurich will be given training to help them spot the signs of radicalization among their students following the news that at least five young people from the area have joined Isis over the last few months.