It could be the furthest blue-light response by fire fighters from Geneva, Vaud and Valais.
Teams are in the Balkan country of Montenegro – 1,600 km away – fighting forest fires.
The fires are threatening the capital and other regions.
Twenty-two firefighters from Switzerland are on the ground with vehicles to back up local crews.
The mission, coordinated by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, is Switzerland’s first joint operation under a new emergency cooperation agreement.
Businesses warn about US tariffs
Swiss business leaders are warning of major fallout from new US tariffs.
Old woman stabbed to death - granddaughter arrested
An elderly woman was found dead early Saturday after being stabbed several times in her apartment on Rue de Frontenex.
Post break stresses
A new survey by recruitment firm Robert Walters shows more than half of Swiss professionals feel stressed about going back to work after their summer break – with 29% “very anxious.”
Bern march calls for better mental care
Thousands marched in Bern on Saturday, calling for more and faster access to mental health care.
Watch TV while driving?
Will we be able to watch an episode of Stranger Things or Squid Game while behind the wheel on your way into work soon?
Have a great summer!
We're on a summer break - there's limited news and features until Monday August 18th, then we're back at full strength!
