Firefighters in canton Ticino have been tackling a forest fire just north of Lugano.
The blaze threatened a nearby home and one local was hospitalized for smoke inhalation.
Helicopters dropped water on the blaze in an effort to keep it under control. There’s a level 2 alert in place at the moment – but that’s likely to change today as rain and snow is forecast.
Initial security plans released for the Evian G7 meeting
With the G7 summit approaching in nearby Évian, attention is turning to Geneva and the border.
Electric cars see surge of interest
Rising fuel prices are reshaping car buying habits, and electric vehicles are seeing a surge.
More trams and buses for the summer
Geneva is boosting public transport for the summer season.
E-scooter capable of 127 kph seized
An electric scooter clocked at 127 km/h has been seized in the canton of Fribourg.
Vapers ignore train station smoking rules
Smoking rules at Swiss train stations are under scrutiny - especially when it comes to vaping.
Unemployment office workers have to write letters by hand
Switzerland’s unemployment system is under pressure - not just from claims, but from its own software.
