The mountains are shrinking – and many may lose the prestigious status of being over 4,000 metres high.
High temperatures mean the ice packs on the summits are melting. The Monte Rosa on the border between Valais and Italy is down by nearly 30 metres since 1960.
There are 48 mountains over 4,000 metres in the country. The Weissmies near Saas-Fee in Valais has lost 10 meters over the last 50 years from 4,023 meters to 4,013.
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.
