The body of a hiker who went missing 19 years ago has been found in Ticino.
The 42-year-old man, who lived in Locarno was reported missing in December 2004.
The body was discovered when a passerby noticed some clothing near the mouth of the Ticino River entering Lake Maggiore.
DNA tests have confirmed the identity.
The body was only found because the current drought conditions means the lake level is unusually low.
Geneva students join protest
Student demonstrations in support of Gaza are spreading.
TPG stike averted
A strike threatened by public transport workers in Geneva has been averted after unions and management struck an agreement.
Fraudsters face charges after tip-off
Quick thinking by an elderly man in canton Zurich has netted a group of fraudsters and police have recovered half a million francs in cash.
Locals rally round bakery after fire
Owners of an historic bakery in canton Appenzell Innerhoden are hailing the support of the local community to get their business back up and running.
Valais attracts business from other cantons
Inter-cantonal competition for businesses can be a cut throat operation.
Could women join the Swiss Guards?
For the first time in 500 years, women may be allowed to join the Swiss Guards charged with protecting the Pope at the Vatican.
