Voters in canton Valais have elected a new Grand Council and parliament, and the Greens are main losers.
They lost 4 of their 5 seats to the right-wing Swiss People’s Party – and the fifth to the Centre Party.
The big winner was Franziska Biner from the Centre Party – she won her seat on the Grand Council by a margin of 10,000.
But turnout was at a historic low – only 45.6% - in 2021 it was over 60%.
Vandalism causes fire at Lausanne train station
Rail traffic between Geneva and Lausanne is disrupted after football fans caused a fire at Lausanne station late last night.
Confetti canon injuries 11
Eleven people were injured, one seriously, when a confetti cannon exploded during the Bagnes carnival in Le Châble, Valais, on Saturday afternoon.
Work another year to pay for the army
After a survey last week that shows people are strongly against raising VAT to pay for the army - other options are now appearing - including working for another year.
Geneva move to ban burkini quashed
The Geneva Grand Council was ready to pass a motion that would have made wearing the burkini illegal in the canton’s swimming pool.
Geneva pension fund should sell Israeli stakes
The City of Geneva is being urged to review the investments of its staff pension fund.
Parmelin to sign new EU deal
The president, Guy Parmelin, is heading back to Brussels next month to finalise a new package of agreements with the European Union.
