Military experts say the army is lacking essential equipment – and it’s currently unable to respond if necessary.
There’s no infantry transport equipment available. On a recent exercise, soldiers had to simply imagine the vehicles.
The army has around 20,000 vehicles - but one in five is unusable.
The Federal Council says maintenance work has to be prioritized.
Too late to save the ski season
It’s being a grim ski season.
No major breakthough's expected at Davos
The new co-chair of the World Economic Forum, André Hoffmann, has played down expectations surrounding Donald Trump’s appearance in Davos.
Gruyère survives US sanctions
Sales of Gruyère cheese fell less sharply last year than expected, despite US tariffs.
Paléo wins major award
The Paléo Festival has been named Best Major Festival in Europe.
Push to fund night trains by cities
After the refusal by Bern to subsidize night trains, left-wing parties in five cities are launching a coordinated push to support international night trains.
One inequality less in Swiss football.
The Swiss Football Association has changed the priority order for the use of playing fields, giving women’s football precedence over men’s competitions - with the exception of the Men’s Super League, which keeps top priority.
