It won’t come as much of a surprise, but this August is one of the warmest on record.
But the average temperatures were pushed up by the long heatwave from the 10th to last week.
Before then, the month actually started out cooler than normal.
It’s a month of contradictions – although one of the hottest ever recorded, its also one of the wettest. There was heavy rain at the beginning and the end of the month – each side of the heatwave.
Plan to ease car tax pain
The Geneva Tax Commission has come up with a plan to mitigate the worst effects of the new car tax.
Franc strengthens against euro more
The franc is continuing to strengthen against the euro.
Plenty of jobs - except in Ticino
Job hunters in Switzerland should be able to find employment in the first quarter of next year, unless they’re in Ticino.
ETH Zurich makes drug breakthrough
The Federal Polytechnic, ETH Zurich, says it made a breakthrough on how to direct a drug to the affected part of the body – bypassing areas it’s not needed.
All Geneva traffic lights to be changed
Geneva is embarking on a wholescale renovation of its traffic light system.
Syrian asylum applications suspended
Switzerland is suspending asylum proceedings for Syrian applicants. The same decision has already been made by other countries, such as France and the UK.
