A new petition demanding action on chronic traffic congestion around Lausanne has gathered more than a thousand signatures in just a few weeks.
The campaign accuses cantonal and federal authorities of years of inaction over plans to ease bottlenecks on the A1 around Crissier.
The petition calls on both Bern and the canton of Vaud to urgently move forward with solutions to improve traffic flow in the region.
Swiss Post announce job cuts
Swiss Post will eliminate up to 110 positions in 2027, blaming shrinking letter volumes and fewer over-the-counter transactions
Autumn arrives in Switzerland
The heatwave that has gripped Switzerland since May finally breaks tomorrow
Driver warning in Vaud
Drivers in western Vaud face four nights of disruption on the A1 next week.
Mixed results in school classrooms
Swiss 15-year-olds still rank among the world's best in maths and science, but their performance in reading and maths is sliding
Good news for household bills
Swiss households will pay a little less for electricity next year
Fuel reserves now in use
Switzerland is dipping into its emergency fuel reserves for the first time this year to keep petrol and diesel flowing
