The forest fires in canton Ticino continue to burn and Italian firefighters are now helping.
Strong gusts of wind are fanning the flames on the top of the Monte Gambarogno above Lake Maggiore.
The fire is threatening the village of Indemini and a high-power electricity line that runs from Ticino to Italy. The power has already been cut off.
Six helicopters have been dropping water and there are discussions for an Italian air tanker to be used in Switzerland to help fight the fire.
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
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
