Pollen season is now underway – according to the Swiss Allergy Centre.
Grass pollen was detected early in April, says the forecaster Meteosuisse, but it was then held back by the cold snap.
But overall, vegetation is around two weeks ahead of schedule. The Allergy Center says hay fever sufferers – about one in seven people – will now start feeling the effect.
Most of those with allergies do react badly to grass pollen.
Massive traffic jams over the weekend
The Pentecost weekend lived up to its reputation of traffic-geddon.
Woman rescued with suitcase from clifftop
A young woman had to be rescued from a precarious position on the Salève as she was trying to get the restaurant on top of the mountain.
Two cash machines destroyed in Jura
Two cash machines in canton Jura were destroyed by explosives yesterday morning at the same time.
Man didn't outsmart self-checkout
A 34-year-old man who thought he could beat a self-service checkout at a Migros supermarket in Bern has been told to pay CHF 500.
Breathing dome on Plainpalais
A new art installation has appeared on the Plaine de Plainpalais. A 15-metre wide and 10-metre-high illuminated dome appears to pulsate – simulating breathing.
More details on knife attacker
Police in canton Aargau have released more information about the street attack on Wednesday afternoon.
