Over 100 animals have died near Bern after a fire broke out in an animal shelter yesterday afternoon.
The shelter, near Hettiswil, looked after mainly birds and rabbits.
The fire spread to a nearby apartment building, but the residents were able to escape.
It took firefighters from several nearby municipalities to bring the blaze under control.
Many families are now homeless, local authorities have already found them alternative accommodation.
Swimmers forced out of Rhône due to pollution
The Rhône was unusually quiet yesterday evening after all swimmers were ordered out of the water around 5:25 p.m. due to an oil spill.
Human remains found in Blatten
Police teams working at the devastated village of Blatten in canton Valais have found human remains.
A1 widening back on agenda?
Anti-roads campaigners are crying foul as it seems the widening of the autoroutes is now back on the agenda despite being rejected by the people in a tightly fought vote in November.
Housing tight despite building boom
Finding an apartment in Switzerland’s big cities remains a real challenge, but a new report reveals that construction has actually surged in recent years.
Migros suffers supply problems
Shoppers at Migros may have noticed several dairy products are missing from the shelves – but charities are benefitting.
Murdered girl's mother feels abandoned
The mother of a 15-year-old girl murdered by her 14-year-old school mate in canton Aargau says she feels abandoned after she discovered the perpetrator may only serve a few days in jail for the crime.
