The drought is over – the recent heavy rains over the last few weeks means some lakes are even now above the seasonal average – such as Lake Lucerne – and ground water is now back at normal levels.
The late rains have made up for the lack of snow this season – although that’s no comfort for ski resorts.
Federal Office of the Environment says recent heavy rains in the Bernese Oberland have helped.
More rain is expected this week.
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.
