Ticks are far more dangerous than previously thought – according to a new study from the University of Zurich.
It’s well known they can spread Lyme disease and meningitis.
But researchers have discovered the small parasites carry twice as many possible infection vectors than previously thought, which can cause fever and chills.
But most worryingly, an Ebola like virus which causes Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever was found in ticks in the south of France.
ICRC neutrality important
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross says Switzerland and the Geneva-based humanitarian body should keep their neutralities distinct
Cyclists fined
Gendarmes and municipal police handed out 135-euro fines to cyclists caught ignoring a road closure along Lake Annecy this weekend
Swiss football captain banned from training camp
Switzerland's football captain Granit Xhaka has admitted procuring a fake Covid vaccination certificate and will miss the next four Nations League matches
Price change for homeowners with solar panels
Swiss households with solar panels face a significant change from 1 January
AI not recommended in the mountains
Swiss mountain guides are sounding the alarm over hikers using ChatGPT and similar tools to plan trips into the Alps.
Geneva airport travel landmark
For the first time in Geneva Airport's history, more passengers are flying to and from China than to and from the United States
