Ski resorts at mid-altitudes are increasingly struggling with climate change, as warmer and drier winters threaten snow cover.
In Vaud, the Leysin–Les Mosses resort plans a CHF 20m investment in artificial snowmaking, drawing water from a local reservoir.
But the project faces strong opposition, with more than 500 objections citing high water and energy use.
Supporters say the resort’s survival, as well as hundreds of jobs, depend on it.
People reject VAT rises for the things they vote for
Voters are strongly opposed to raising VAT to fund either the army or a 13th pension payment.
We still love cash, but we're not using it
We may not be using cash as much - but we still love it. And it’s likely voters will choose to protect it in March.
Switzerland falls in corruption index
Switzerland’s fight against corruption is losing ground, according to Transparency International.
Vaud police to be issued with tasers
Vaud police are set to expand the use of tasers after a six-month trial showed positive results.
Burglers could be responsible for 160 breakins
Police hope they’ve smashed a major burglary ring.
Ex-Chopard employee stole CHF 200k or goods
A disgruntled former employee of the luxury goods company, Chopard, has been charged with theft after items worth more than CHF 200,000 were found in a garden shed.
