A small group of Chinese tourists had to be rescued from the Jura mountains in the Pays de Gex on Saturday evening.
The Gex Fire Department, which organised the search, said they were very unprepared for their winter mountain hike – and had started to panic.
Authorities were first warned the group was lost at around 8pm - they were found two hours later and were airlifted off the mountain.
They were said to be in a weakened state.
Former president says Switzerland should join EU
A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.
Soldier killed in shooting accident
A soldier was killed in a shooting accident at a firing range in canton Aargau yesterday morning.
When will tram 15 be finished?
The Geneva minister of transport, Pierre Maudet, will be at a meeting in neighbouring France today to answer questions as why the tram 15 extension is taking so long.
Widow will have to pay maintenance to ex-wife
The Federal Court has ruled a widow still has to pay maintenance to her late husband’s ex-wife.
Amnesty International criticise Switzerland
The international human rights group, Amnesty International, which is dealing with the Ukraine war and the situation in Gaza – has time to also criticise Switzerland.
More trains for the long weekends
Swiss Federal Railways will be putting on extra trains over the Ascension weekend to handle the expected increased demand for those wanting to take a long weekend break.
