More and more people are using heat pumps to stay warm.
The latest figures from the Federal Statistics office show their use has climbed five-fold since the year 2000.
The vast majority of buildings built in the last 10 years use a heat pump – but also homeowners have been installing them, especially in detached houses.
Despite the improving popularity, still two thirds of homes use fossil fuel for heating – either oil or gas - 18% have a heat pump.
Switzerland is the most competitive country in the world
Switzerland has been named the world’s most competitive country in a new global ranking by consulting firm Eight Advisory.
Community shocked by sudden death
A tragic incident in Schaffhausen has deeply shaken the local community.
SVP local chair quits after racial abuse
The chairman of a local Swiss People’s Party branch in canton Bern has quit his post after being attacked by fellow party members for ‘not being a real Swiss’ due to the fact his partner is black.
Too much lottery money!
Cantons are awash with lottery money and they don’t know what to do with it.
Strip and get active
Sedentary lifestyles are in the spotlight this year thanks to a rather bold awareness campaign by medical students at the University of Geneva.
Pro-Israel march called off
A “Silent March” against anti-Semitism and in support of Israel planned for today in Geneva has been called off.
