A transport pressure group is calling for a speed limit cut on autoroutes to save fuel heading into the winter.
The Bern based Transport and Environment Association says the limit should be set at 100 kph and is also calling on all of us to cut car use and use public transport if possible.
Last week the federal government authorized the release of petrol, diesel and fuel oil reserves.
Th pressure group is urging all of us to make the change immediately.
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.
