An earthquake measuring 3 on the Richter scale shook the area near the Grand St. Bernard Pass early this morning.
The Swiss Seismological Service says the tremor struck at 1:31, about 11km west of the pass.
Quakes of this magnitude typically cause no damage.
The service records around three to four earthquakes a day in Switzerland and nearby regions though only a small number are strong enough for the public to notice.
Geneva has the worst housing in the country
A new study from the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland suggests that Geneva’s strict housing protection rules have helped push rents higher and the canton leads the country in the number of dilapidated homes.
One family scammed hundreds of pensioners
French and Swiss authorities are investigating a French family, nicknamed the “Bagdadi clan,” for defrauding around 138 people in the Geneva area, reportedly netting up to 3 million euros.
Commodity trading worth as much as tourism
Switzerland’s commodities trading industry generated CHF 19.2bn in added value last year, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
New cargo bike spaces in Geneva
Geneva is rolling out dedicated parking for cargo bikes, with a total of 270 spaces planned across the canton.
New deal with US includes meat imports
Switzerland’s new customs agreement with the United States is reopening the sensitive debate of meat imports.
Govt looks to change zoning laws
The government is looking at ways to accelerate house building and one way may be to limit the right of individuals to object to a new project.
