This year's wet weather has taken its toll on Swiss strawberries.
The strawberry harvest has been 5% lower than in July last year, but now the hot temperatures and a clear return to summer conditions could still make up for some of this decline.
A spokeswoman for Fruit-Union Suisse explained to Keystone that producers are likely to be able to continue to harvest strawberries until the end of September, but only in protected environments and no longer in the open field.
Choose driving schools carefully - many unlicensed
Bargain driving lessons are raising red flags across French-speaking Switzerland.
Geneva firm investigated for aiding a foriegn state
A Geneva consulting firm that touts its political neutrality is now at the center of a major investigation.
Homes are ready - but not the school
A coordination error means a new apartment block in Geneva’s Vernets district will open – but a year before a school which should be there for the new arrivals will be finished.
All cats should be chipped
All cats should be microchipped. Vets are warning that the country’s stray-cat population is growing out of control.
Elderly driver faces jail for speeding
An elderly motorist faces jail after speeding in canton Valais.
Swiss mattress company saved
Employees at Swiss mattress makers Superba and Swissflex may finally see relief after months without pay.
