Concerns about child safety at daycare centres in French speaking regions are climbing.
Swiss French TV reports of abuse and neglect trebled between 2018 and 2024. In Geneva alone, the number went from 11 to 47 in the same period.
Reporters heard stories of babies being forgotten in dark rooms, force feeding, expired foods and lack of staff.
Some parents say they worry about making a complaint because they may lose their place at the centre.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
