Switzerland is in the middle of a cocaine wave.
A report due to be published by the University of Zurich shows that 20% of those aged 24 have used cocaine in the last three months.
Four years earlier it was half that.
Boris Quednow, a professor at the university, says that an ‘invisible wave’ is hitting us and we’ll have a major problem with addiction in the next 10 years.
He points out the addictive potential of the drug is twice that of cannabis and alcohol.
25% risk poverty
Despite Switzerland being a wealthy country, figures from the Federal Statistics Office shows that as much as 25% of the people are at risk of poverty.
Basel annoyed at Zurich for not providing police for Eurovision
Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest which will be held in Basel in May, the canton is appealing for police reinforcements from other cantons.
No phone number yet for domestic abuse
Domestic violence campaigners are furious at the Federal Office of Communications.
SNB buys foreign currencies again
The Swiss National Bank has been on a foreign currency buying spree.
CERN to raise money with hamster toys
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Switzerland should fight for US academics
Switzerland should follow other European countries and offer incentives to American academics who feel bullied in the United States to come and continue their research here.
