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.
Reports of suspected abuse cases in creches
Over the past five years, 22 reports of suspected sexual abuse in childcare settings have been passed to authorities across French-speaking Switzerland.
Stone martens find a home in Cornavin car park
A small wild animal has been living in the underground Cornavin car park in Geneva for around four months.
'On' CEO’s 80-hour work week sparks debate
Caspar Coppetti, co-founder and now co-CEO of Swiss sportswear company On, has sparked discussion after saying “the week has 80 working hours” when asked about his workload.
Switzerland vs France divide on trust in government
A new Franco-Swiss survey highlights clear differences in political attitudes between the two countries.
Swiss want a strong army, but not the bill
Most Swiss people support the army - but far fewer are willing to pay more to fund it.
Geneva Leads Swiss Unemployment Surge
Geneva now has the highest unemployment rate in Switzerland, at 5.1%.
