Parliament is demanding the government to study the effects of social media on the young and bring in restrictions on its use if necessary.
Many parliamentarians say the effect of social media on children should worry us.
Green Party member, Céline Vara, says the negative effects of social media is well known and Switzerland is lagging.
The Health Minister, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, says the issue does deserve political attention.
Cold war facilities to be re-opened
With the uncertain security situation in Europe, Switzerland is bringing back some cold war facilities and stopping the decommissioning of bunkers and fortifications.
Red tape scuppers Divonne development
The potential re-development of the Chateau de Divonne has been called off, angering the town’s mayor.
Call to end roadwork speed cameras
Should speed cameras be removed during roadworks?
Swiss/French border to shift - a little
Switzerland and France are tweaking their shared border a little.
French football club bans its own fans
An amateur football club in France has had enough of its own fans.
Lynx found shot
Gamekeepers in canton Fribourg are hunting down the person who shot and killed a female lynx.
