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.
Police clear protestors from Uni-Mail
In an early morning operation, police have cleared the protestors who occupying parts of the Uni Mail building in Geneva.
Hopes Nemo win will advance gender issues
Equality campaigners are hopeful that the win by non-binary Nemo in the Eurovision Song Contest will push the debate for the inclusion of a third gender in Swiss law.
US and Swiss forces on joint exercises
The Defence Department has been forced to issue a statement explaining why there are US Air Force helicopters in the skies.
High hopes for 2023 Geneva vintage
Geneva wine growers are fearful for this year’s harvest following a late cold snap – the first wines from last year have been released – and the reception is largely positive.
Taxis want to use tram lines
Geneva taxi drivers want permission to use more public transport lanes, including tram tracks.
New gel negates alcohol effects
Researchers at ETH Zurich say they’ve developed a gel which counters the negative impact of alcohol.
