Davos is preparing for the World Economic Forum’s meeting.
5,000 troops are now on the ground – about 600 more than last year.
They’ll protect critical infrastructure, support logistics, and provide air security.
There’ll also be strict restrictions on drone use.
The meeting will be held between 13 and 29th.
US president Donald Trump is expected to attend – a US Air Force cargo plane has already landed in Zurich, thought to be carrying armoured vehicles for his use.
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.
