The weekend’s heavy snow is still causing problems - especially in the Upper Valais.
The Grand St Bernard Tunnel remains closed due to avalanche danger. No date for its reopening has been set.
An earlier snowslide brought down tress and damaged 300 meters of the tunnel.
The pass is also closed for the same reason.
Many more cantonal roads are also closed and diversions have been set up – but some should reopen later today.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
