Lausanne police say they will be more vigorous in tracking down those who break traffic laws on electric scooters and bikes.
The police say they will focus especially on people using the machines on the sidewalk or in pedestrian only areas.
The number of accidents caused by e-scooters is on the rise. Over the last three years 10 people have been seriously injured and one person has died.
Using an e-scooter in a pedestrian area carries a CHF 40 fine.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
