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Why German Wikipedia is down for 24 hours

Why German Wikipedia is down for 24 hours

German language Wikipedia is down all day on the 21st of March as part of a protest against new European copyright laws. Here's why.

'Yellow vest' protesters stage peaceful demo in Geneva

'Yellow vest' protesters stage peaceful demo in Geneva

Thousands of Swiss students protest against climate inaction

Thousands of Swiss students protest against climate inaction

Why are strikes so rare in Switzerland?

Why are strikes so rare in Switzerland?

Industrial action in Switzerland: Construction workers take to the streets

Industrial action in Switzerland: Construction workers take to the streets

Hundreds protest in Zurich over Trump's visit to Davos

Hundreds protest in Zurich over Trump's visit to Davos

2017

Turkey protest organizers won't face prosecution

Turkey protest organizers won't face prosecution

Violent scenes in Bern as police clash with protestors

Violent scenes in Bern as police clash with protestors

2016

Tampon-tax protest turns Zurich fountains red

Tampon-tax protest turns Zurich fountains red

Police clash with violent protesters in Bern

Police clash with violent protesters in Bern

2013

Eggs thrown during Hungary minister visit

Eggs thrown during Hungary minister visit

2012

Protesters smash glass over NATO chief's visit

Protesters smash glass over NATO chief's visit

Pussy Riot fans in Zurich church protest

Pussy Riot fans in Zurich church protest

2011

Bern pupils protest without permission