We won’t make enough butter next year, so the Federal Agriculture Office is allowing 3,000 tonnes to be imported next month.
Domestic milk production is down – and pressure from cheese makers is up. That doesn’t leave a lot left for other uses.
This year more than 6,000 tonnes had to be imported.
Some commentators suggest it’s down to increasing number of vegetarians, who want to have cheese as a major part of their diet.
Trees down, power out across western Switzerland
Western parts of the country are picking up the pieces after storm Benjamin swept through the region yesterday.
Police frank about French crime wave
Two gun shops in the Lausanne area have been hit by French robbers within a week.
Skiing to be more expensive this season
Skiers in Switzerland will pay a little more this winter.
Thousands struggle with basic skills
In Switzerland, about 15% of adults struggle with basic reading, math, and problem-solving skills - that’s roughly 850,000 people.
Army sergeant throws cat at recruits
A shocking video from a Swiss barracks in Lenzburg, canton Aargau, has sparked outrage.
Clock change sends people to the ER
Clocks change at the end of the week - and it could be dangerous - as it sends more people to hospital.
