Residents in canton Valais were given a jolt on Wednesday afternoon as a loud bang reverberated around the canton.
Social media was ablaze with theories, the favourite one being the truth - sonic bangs.
The Air Force says two planes broke the sound barrier as part of an exercise.
A spokesman says they try to carryout supersonic flights at altitude to limit the noise, but weather conditions don’t always allow for that.
Bern provides millions for UN agencies
Switzerland is stepping up its international aid efforts with a new funding package for key UN agencies.
Mirabaud Bank fined
Financial authorities have fined the Geneva based Mirabaud Bank and confiscated some profits after it was determined they didn’t report suspicious money transfers which could be linked to laundering or tax evasion.
Drug seizures surge in Geneva
The quantity of illegal drugs seized in Geneva surged by 35% last year, according to new police figures.
Roof rack triggers big bill
A motorist is facing a large bill for forgetting about a roof rack on her car.
CERN is turning lead into gold
Alchemy – the dream of mankind for centuries. Turning a base metal into gold.
Bern warns Berlin about border controls
Switzerland is telling Germany that the law must be upheld and says it will not accept systematic rejection of asylum seekers at the border.
