Good news for drivers wanting to cross the Alps – the Gotthard Pass will open this Friday.
So, when there are jams at the tunnel, drivers will be able to take the pass.
A new autoroute exit for the pass has now been built, which means the town of Wassen is spared the through traffic.
The Susten pass will partially open on Friday. The full opening won’t be until the middle of June.
The Furka pass remains closed due to road works, but it should open at the end of this month.
Geneva police shoot dead knifeman
Geneva police shot dead a man in the Paquis district yesterday afternoon.
First Eurovision semi-final last night.
The first semi-final of the Eurovision Song Contest was held last night in Basel.
Social attitudes changing
Social attitudes to same sex parenting are changing fast in Switzerland.
Rhône swimming banned until June.
No Swimming in the Rhône just yet.
Couple refused passport as they don't have friends
A Dutch couple living near Zurich have been refused citizenship as the local municipality believe they haven’t made enough Swiss friends.
Teen girl found murdered in Aargau
A teenage girl was killed on Sunday in Berikon, canton Aargau.
