More and more people are using heat pumps to stay warm.
The latest figures from the Federal Statistics office show their use has climbed five-fold since the year 2000.
The vast majority of buildings built in the last 10 years use a heat pump – but also homeowners have been installing them, especially in detached houses.
Despite the improving popularity, still two thirds of homes use fossil fuel for heating – either oil or gas - 18% have a heat pump.
New French ministers have links with the region
Several new ministerial appointments in the French government have strong links with areas that border Switzerland.
Major TV news programme axed
In what’s being seen as another blow to traditional media and local news availability, SRF – the German language arm of the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation says it will axe two flagship news programmes and cut 75 journalists.
Should speed camera locations be mapped?
Parliament will discuss this week if there should be a national map of the locations of all the speed cameras.
Young eagles released into the wild
An important step in the programme to reintroduce eagles to the Alps was taken yesterday as three young birds were released in to the wild.
Maybe a last gasp of summer still to come?
Forecasters are warning a lot of rain is coming – but don’t actually give up on the possibility of an Indian summer just yet.
Voters say no to Pension reform and biodiversity
Voters have clearly rejected plans to protect biodiversity and to pension reform.
