The massive volcanic eruption which triggered tsunamis and devastated the island nation of Tonga was detectable in Switzerland.
The Swiss weather service MeteoNews says its monitoring stations across the country picked up a pressure shock-wave at the same time of the explosion.
The forecasters Tweeted the findings show the eruption was big enough to affect the entire planet.
It sent a plume of gas and steam 20 km into the air and caused a tsunami which hit the main island.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
