Despite this country have an excellent reputation for cleanliness – it leads the world in plastic pollution.
The campaign group, OceanCare, says a million tonnes of plastic is used each year in Switzerland – that’s 127 kilos per person. The highest per-capita usage in Europe.
Although we’re landlocked – micro plastics find their way into the oceans through rivers.
The group is calling for more government action and stricter rules on the disposal of plastic.
Fire victim caught hospital bug
It’s been revealed the latest victim of the Crans Montana fire - an 18 year old man - had caught a serious infection while in hospital.
Epstein had Swiss links
Newly released US justice documents are shedding light on Jeffrey Epstein’s deep links to Switzerland.
Former UK residents can now give blood
People who lived in the UK during the eighties can now give blood in Switzerland.
Should there be a drink-ski limit?
Swiss politicians are mulling if a stricter alcohol policy should be on the ski slopes.
Zurich could be nightime transport hub
Zurich could become a major night-travel hub for Europe.
Fire death toll ticks up
The death toll from the Crans-Montana fire has ticked up by one after an 18 year old man died at the University Hospital Zurich on Saturday.
