As many as 4,000 soldiers will be used to help protect the Ukraine peace conference in canton Nidwalden in June.
It’s felt the high number is needed due to the mountainous area around Bürgenstock – according to the government.
Many high-profile guests are expected at the conference. The Federal Council also says airspace around the area will be restricted.
Two dead in massive explosion
Two have died and 11 injured in a massive explosion which has rocked the town of Nussbaumen in canton Aargau.
March to disrupt Geneva this afternoon
Geneva police are warning traffic will be severely disrupted later this afternoon due to a march by feminist strikers.
Tight security at Bürgenstock
Preparations for this weekend’s peace conference in Nidwalden are in full swing. Locals say they’ve seen US Air Force chinook helicopters flying above the Bürgenstock resort.
Call for VAT hike
A parliamentarian is calling for a rise in VAT.
Flowbank being closed by regulator
Regulators are forcing the Geneva based online bank – Flowbank – into bankruptcy.
Heavy snow still closes passes
Heavy snow is still affected the higher ground. The Furka and Susten passes remain closed. They would normally be open by now.
