It’s the instruction they didn’t want to hear – the residents of Brienz in Graubünden have to leave their homes by 1pm on Sunday.
Local authorities are worried about further rockfalls which are threatening the village.
It’s not just people, all animals have to be moved out as well.
All access to the village is now banned, only residents can enter.
It’s likely no one will be allowed to return home for the next few months, says the commune.
Autoroute and health reform lose support
Public opinion seems to be moving away from expanding the autoroute network.
Frontalier unemployment talks end this week
Negotiations with France on frontalier unemployment payments are due to conclude at the end of the week.
Man arrested for human trafficking at Zurich
Ten people have been arrested at Zurich airport with fake passports.
Holiday home owners scupper firing range expansion
A group of holiday home owners on the Simplon pass are scuppering plans by the army to expand a firing range.
Swiss unemployment numbers may be underreported
Switzerland may be under reporting its unemployment numbers compared to the international norm.
Gravel gardens could be banned
The use of gravel in gardens could be banned across the country. Canton Solothurn has already banned them, saying gravel hinders biodiversity.
