Switzerland is sweltering as a heat dome covers Europe. The government has pushed up its alert due to the high temperatures.
This country is on the edge of the dome, so is escaping the worst – highs in the mid-forties have been measured in Spain and France.
Later this week, there could be a break, but forecasters are unsure how long that will last.
Summer storms should arrive from tomorrow onwards – and temperatures will fall a little – but what happens next remains uncertain.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
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