The possibility of new nuclear energy plants in Switzerland is causing a heated debate in Bern.
Backers of an initiative ‘Stop Blackouts’ have collected enough signature to hand over the question to voters.
Correspondents say the Federal Council is split – the right-wing is in favour, but the Centre Party and left wingers are against.
Detractors say it will take too long to build new atomic plants and now is the time to invest in renewable energy.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
