The Federal Council has been criticised for buying a new executive jet for over a hundred million francs.
It’s much bigger than the previous plane – with a longer range – it can reach Australia if needed.
But the tax payer is in for another bill – the hanger at its home, Bern Airport, is too small for it. It needs to be expanded.
The airport says it will cost several million francs.
Until its ready, the plane will be stored at the air base in Payerne in Vaud.
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.
