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.
Swiss businesses alarmed at US/EU trade war
Swiss business leaders are anxious about US plans to apply 25% tariffs on the EU.
Flu epidemic abates
The flu wave that’s been gripping the country for the past several weeks is beginning to show signs of abating.
Is home working ending?
More companies in Switzerland are demanding their staff work from the office again – much to the frustration of many workers.
Govt says it will consider social media ban for under 16s
The Federal Council is considering banning the use of social media for under 16s and bringing in strict regulations limiting smart phone use in schools.
Kandersteg faces existential threat
Authorities in the picturesque tourist destination of Kandersteg in the Bernese Oberland says the town is facing an existential threat due to possible rockfalls.
World's smallest ski slope runs into legal problems
The smallest ski resort in the world made international headlines when it was set up in Sankt Gallen – but now its run into significant legal problems.
