Young people want return of sleeper trains
June 7, 2019, 9:15 a.m.The majority of young people in Switzerland would like to see the return of overnight sleeper trains running between ...
Younger voters drive gains for environmental parties
June 7, 2019, 9:12 a.m.In the run-up to parliamentary elections in October, environmental parties are performing strongly in the polls.
Man flees minor offence by jumping in river
June 7, 2019, 9:07 a.m.A man in canton Aargau decided to flee from the police by jumping in the river Aare and floating away.
Plastic bag charge decreases use by 86%
June 6, 2019, 9:54 a.m.Since a 5 centimes charge was added for single use plastic bags at supermarkets, use has dropped by 86%.
Snapped Titlis cable kills worker and injures 6
June 6, 2019, 9:47 a.m.A worker has been killed and a further 6 injured after an accident at the Titlis mountain cable car.
Police dog saves hypothermic teen in Lake Zug
June 6, 2019, 9:44 a.m.A police dog saved a 17-year-old in Lake Zug yesterday morning.
Mike Pompeo warns Switzerland over Huawei ties
June 5, 2019, 8:52 a.m.The US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo, is warning Switzerland to be very aware of its close ties with China.
Famous Swiss train punctuality under threat
June 5, 2019, 8:49 a.m.The punctuality of Swiss trains could be under threat as there are not enough drivers.
Father of bullied daughter offers 2,000 CHF reward for info
June 5, 2019, 8:47 a.m.A father in Sankt Gallen is offering a CHF 2,000 reward for any information which will lead to the conviction of a pe...
5G 'resistance' group vandalises Swisscom car
June 5, 2019, 8:45 a.m.A car owned by Swisscom has been vandalized in Basel by a group opposed to the expansion of the 5G network.
Zurich in midst of knife crime epidemic
June 4, 2019, 10 a.m.Zurich is going through a knife crime epidemic – and young men are being blamed, as well as targeted.
Switzerland turns off TV transmitters
June 4, 2019, 9:49 a.m.Those living in neighboring countries are now unable to watch Swiss television.
Chaos in Landquart as bull storms streets
June 4, 2019, 9:45 a.m.The phrase, like a bull in a china shop, conjures up images of chaos. But what about a bull in a shopping precinct.
Car slams into pedestrians in Schwyz
June 4, 2019, 9:39 a.m.A serious accident in canton Schwyz injured two 11-year-old children and a 45-year-old cyclist.
Renowned beauty leads to Creux du Van selfie death
June 4, 2019, 9:30 a.m.A man has died while trying to take a selfie at the renowned beauty spot of Creux du Van in canton Neuchâtel.
British climber dies on Matterhorn
June 4, 2019, 9:26 a.m.A British climber has been killed on the Matterhorn.
Ticino urged to change women's gymnastics uniform rules
June 3, 2019, 9:31 a.m.Two members of the Ticino cantonal government are urging the local gymnastics association to change the rules to allo...
Drivers see Gotthard tunnel tailbacks of 2 hours over weekend
June 3, 2019, 9:25 a.m.Traffic heading north through the Gotthard tunnel was heavy, right until the early hours of this morning.
Temperatures hit 30 degrees
June 3, 2019, 9:19 a.m.For the first time this season, temperatures hit 30 degrees in Switzerland.
James Bond film celebrates 50th on top of Shilthorn
June 3, 2019, 9:06 a.m.Bond fans and a real James Bond gathered on top of the Shilthorn on Saturday to mark the 50th anniversary of the...
Gland aircraft crash causes death of 75-year-old
May 31, 2019, 9:26 a.m.One person is dead and two others seriously injured after a light aircraft crashed in Gland in canton Vaud.
Mystery continues after voice calling "Help!" never located
May 31, 2019, 9:21 a.m.Geneva police and fire services have called off a search along the banks of the Rhone river after failing to find a p...
