Lucky escape for Jura light plane crash
June 22, 2017, 9:11 a.m.Rescuers say the occupants of a light aircraft that crashed in the Jura all had a lucky escape.
Federal Health Office warns on heat effects
June 22, 2017, 9:09 a.m.The Swiss Federal Health Office is reiterating concerns from many cantons about the health effects of the current hea...
Police still tracking down threesome on autoroute
June 22, 2017, 9:03 a.m.Zurich police are still trying to track down the three people, two women and one man, who were filmed kissing naked o...
Briton arrested in Basel on several different warrants
June 22, 2017, 9 a.m.A 27 year British national has been arrested crossing into Switzerland by foot in Basel after it was discovered there...
Swiss International Airlines deny problem with new planes
June 22, 2017, 7:45 a.m.Swiss International Airlines say the two flights they recently had to cancel involving their new aircraft is coincide...
Man who shouted 'Allahu Akbar' in Lausanne faces trial
June 21, 2017, 9:06 a.m.A man who caused panic on the Lausanne metro system on Friday by shouting ‘Allahu Akbar’ meaning God is g...
Switzerland wins road safety award
June 21, 2017, 8:47 a.m.Switzerland’s road safety efforts have been recognized by the European Transport Safety Council.
Fire at nuclear power plant near Geneva
June 21, 2017, 8:45 a.m.Emergency services were alerted after a fire broke out at a French nuclear power station just 70 km from Geneva.
Official heatwave warning triggered
June 21, 2017, 8:42 a.m.Geneva has triggered its heatwave alert – and is warning people to make sure they stay cool.
Islamic extremist arrested in Geneva after two year investigation
June 20, 2017, 9 a.m.A joint operation with French and Swiss intelligence services and Geneva police has led to the arrest of a 40 year ol...
Alarm raised over safety group
June 20, 2017, 8:57 a.m.Concerns are being raised about a safety group which attends large gatherings, such as concerts, and resemble paramed...
Geneva police seek witnesses to hit and run bus crash
June 20, 2017, 8:50 a.m.Geneva police are calling for witnesses after a hit and run driver collided with the F bus on Sunday night at the Pla...
Consumers say cheap train upgrades are 'unfair'
June 20, 2017, 8:48 a.m.Consumer protection groups are calling unfair a programme by Swiss Federal Railways to allow cheap upgrades to first ...
Threesome turns heads on A3 in Zurich (video)
June 20, 2017, 8:37 a.m.Zurich police are searching for three people who appeared to seeking attention on the side of the autoroute on Saturd...
Moutier votes to exit Bern
June 19, 2017, 9:17 a.m.The village of Moutier – for the moment in canton Bern, has voted for Bexit – that’s leaving Bern f...
Hundreds take part in 'slutwalk' march in Geneva
June 19, 2017, 9:12 a.m.Around 400 people, mainly women, marched through Geneva on Saturday afternoon as part of the worldwide ‘slutwal...
Valais school bans kissing and cuddling
June 19, 2017, 8:06 a.m.A school in canton Valais has banned students from kissing and cuddling as the director says it distracts them from t...
Hacker group releases email address of Swiss child porn users
June 19, 2017, 5:32 a.m.The hacking group anonymous has released email addresses of people in Switzerland who have registered with websites t...
Zurich rules Uber is illegal
June 16, 2017, 9:24 a.m.The Zurich cantonal government has confirmed Uber is operating illegally in the canton. Drivers do need to have a tax...
Zurich parking revenues climb after rule change
June 16, 2017, 9:22 a.m.Zurich bean counters are rubbing their hands in glee after a change in parking rules means the city has an extra CHF 3m.
Bern village to vote on to change canton
June 16, 2017, 9:17 a.m.On Sunday the village of Moutier, currently in canton Bern, will choose if it wants to switch allegiance and join the...
Car fire closes Gotthard Tunnel
June 16, 2017, 9:15 a.m.A car fire stopped traffic in the Gotthard Tunnel for three hours yesterday, causing major jams.
TV car show presenter Richard Hammond leaves Swiss hospital
June 16, 2017, 8:28 a.m.Former Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond has left Switzerland in a private jet to the UK.
Storm creates havoc in Geneva and burns down French school
June 15, 2017, 9:46 a.m.Flooding and fallen trees blighted the middle of Geneva last night as a major storm passed over – and lightning...
