Residents in many areas of the country enjoyed a spectacular view of the northern lights.
They were particularly visible in the north east.
The light show was triggered by the biggest solar storm for the last 20 years, according to MétéoSuisse. The effect is caused by coronal mass ejections when the particles form the sun hit the Earth’s magnetic field.
Pictures have been flooding social media and the press. The show is expected to continue for the next few days.
Reports of suspected abuse cases in creches
Over the past five years, 22 reports of suspected sexual abuse in childcare settings have been passed to authorities across French-speaking Switzerland.
Stone martens find a home in Cornavin car park
A small wild animal has been living in the underground Cornavin car park in Geneva for around four months.
'On' CEO’s 80-hour work week sparks debate
Caspar Coppetti, co-founder and now co-CEO of Swiss sportswear company On, has sparked discussion after saying “the week has 80 working hours” when asked about his workload.
Switzerland vs France divide on trust in government
A new Franco-Swiss survey highlights clear differences in political attitudes between the two countries.
Swiss want a strong army, but not the bill
Most Swiss people support the army - but far fewer are willing to pay more to fund it.
Geneva Leads Swiss Unemployment Surge
Geneva now has the highest unemployment rate in Switzerland, at 5.1%.
