A group of concerned parents have submitted a petition to the government calling for social media to be banned for those under 16.
67,000 have signed in the last five months – campaigners believe they will reach 100,000, enough to force a vote.
Studies show young people in Switzerland spend 32 hours a week on social media – and one in five has been a victim of cyber bullying.
A ban seems to have wide public support, a recent Tamedia survey shows 78% would back an age limit.
Call to allow ammunition to be stored at home, again
A parliamentarian in Bern wants to reverse a law that’s been credited for cutting suicide deaths, especially among young men.
More needs to be done to cool classrooms
Swiss classrooms are sweltering, and patience is running thin.
Geneva to send buses to Tunisia
Geneva’s old buses are getting a second life - on the streets of Tunis.
Should police release nationality details
The lower house of parliament, the National Council, wants police press releases to always include the nationality of those involved in incidents.
Zurich schools will start later, but not yet
In the eternal battle between sleepy teenagers and early school bells, the left-wing majority on the Zurich city council has struck a blow for the snooze button.
Excitement on the lake this weekend
Geneva is swapping calm lake views for high-speed thrills this weekend as SailGP lands in Switzerland for the first time.
