Kreis 4
A bar dispute in one of Zürich's busiest nightlife districts turned violent in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaving a 27-year-old man fighting for his life. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., a Stadtpolizei Zürich patrol was alerted to a person at a bar in Kreis 4
Politics
Zurich saw its annual May 1st march wind through the city today under perfect spring weather — around 22 degrees, clear skies, barely any wind. According to the Gewerkschaftsbund, roughly 15,000 people turned out, possibly more than in recent years. The march set off from Helvetiaplatz in Kreis 4 at
Politics
Every year on May 1st, Zürich's Labour Day march kicks off from Helvetiaplatz in Kreis 4 — and this Friday is no different. If you live in the area or plan to be nearby, here's what you need to know. The official march begins at 10am, with
Culture
The Bürkliplatz flea market returns, the 1st of May brings its usual mix of politics and partying, and there's a lakeside rave, a literature festival, and Mozart at the Opernhaus. Busy one. 1st of May Demo The traditional march kicks off at 10:00 from Helvetiaplatz (now also
Crime
A 34-year-old Swiss man appeared before a Zürich court on Thursday, charged with attempting to set fire to the Agudas Achim synagogue in August 2024. According to the indictment, the accused soaked advertising leaflets in petrol and placed them against the synagogue's entrance, then tried to ignite them
Transport
How a 60-metre stretch of Langstrasse became Zürich's most lucrative speed trap In September 2023, the City of Zürich quietly introduced a daytime traffic ban on a 60-metre section of Langstrasse between Brauer- and Dienerstrasse, as part of its "car-reduced Langstrasse" initiative. What followed was one
Transport
After months of public consultation, the vote brings a long-debated infrastructure project one step closer to breaking ground — but controversy remains. Zürich's daytime car ban on the Langstrasse has been made more visible with the installation of new illuminated variable signals at the Brauerstrasse and Dienerstrasse intersections. The
Culture
Tucked between the Hardbrücke and the city's Justice Centre, a new outdoor bar, restaurant and community space quietly opened its doors this April — and it's already one of the most interesting spots in the city. Zürich has a new gathering spot. Remise Rosa opened on 18