Swiss President Viola Amherd will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris today and stay there until Sunday.
Yesterday she took part in the Summit for Sport and Sustainable Development.
As well as being the President, she is also the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport and so she announced yesterday that she plans to attend as many events in which Swiss athletes are competing as possible.
Italy angered at decision to release fire bar owner
Italy has expressed its anger at the decision to release the owner of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Nightclub fire exit locked
More than three weeks after the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, serious doubts are emerging about the owners’ version of events.
No to 10 million initiative would harm the economy
Capping Switzerland’s population at 10 million would come at a heavy price.
Sick days climb in 15 years
We’re all taking more sick days.
Warning of jams in February
The Federal Roads Office is warning of heavy congestion throughout February, especially on weekends.
Careful of vignette scams
Just a few days left to buy your autoroute vignette.
