The Mont-Blanc Tunnel needs major renovation – but authorities are battling with the best way of doing it.
One option is to close the tunnel completely for over three years – or for three months every year for the next 17 years.
The final decision will be made by the commission in charge of the tunnel made up of representatives from the French and Italian governments.
More than half of the tunnel’s roofing needs to be replaced.
Train deal 'stupid'
Swiss Federal Railways is under increasing political – and press - criticism after it awarded a massive contract for new rolling stock to a German company and not a Swiss one.
Geneva strike and march this afternoon
Major disruptions are expected in Geneva this afternoon as state and subsidized sector employees go on strike.
EU citizens in Switzerland could get new rights
Thousands of EU citizens living in Switzerland could get the right of permanent residence under new rules.
Shock after 120 dogs euthantized by canton
Authorities say they had no choice but to euthanize 120 dogs they found on a farm in canton Solothurn.
Is Lausanne really the most dangerous city?
Does Lausanne deserve the label of the most dangerous city in the country?
Disposable e-cigs now illegal in Geneva
Selling disposable e-cigarettes in Geneva are now illegal.
