The Swiss population has passed the 9 million mark.
The latest figures from the Federal Statistics Office show there 9,002,000 [people living in the country at the end of June.
The population growth is staying steady. It took 12 years to climb from 8 million to 9 million.
The same length of time it took to grow a million to 6 million between 1955 and 1967.
The first census taken in 1850 listed the population at 2.4 million.
Trees down, power out across western Switzerland
Western parts of the country are picking up the pieces after storm Benjamin swept through the region yesterday.
Police frank about French crime wave
Two gun shops in the Lausanne area have been hit by French robbers within a week.
Skiing to be more expensive this season
Skiers in Switzerland will pay a little more this winter.
Thousands struggle with basic skills
In Switzerland, about 15% of adults struggle with basic reading, math, and problem-solving skills - that’s roughly 850,000 people.
Army sergeant throws cat at recruits
A shocking video from a Swiss barracks in Lenzburg, canton Aargau, has sparked outrage.
Clock change sends people to the ER
Clocks change at the end of the week – and it could be dangerous – as it sends more people to hospital.
