Switzerland is in the middle of a cocaine wave.
A report due to be published by the University of Zurich shows that 20% of those aged 24 have used cocaine in the last three months.
Four years earlier it was half that.
Boris Quednow, a professor at the university, says that an ‘invisible wave’ is hitting us and we’ll have a major problem with addiction in the next 10 years.
He points out the addictive potential of the drug is twice that of cannabis and alcohol.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
