Formula 1 driver, Fernando Alonso has been admitted to a hospital in Lugano after a bicycle accident.
His team, Alpine Racing, says the 39-year-old Spanish driver was involved in a traffic accident. He’s said to be conscious, but is suffering a broken jaw.
Press reports suggest Alonso will be transferred to Bern for further checks later today.
Preparations for the new F1 season are well underway ahead of the first race in Bahrain due on the 28th March. Testing will start on the 12th.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
