Canton Jura is the first to ban the sale of single use electronic cigarettes.
The parliament passed the legislation with barely a debate – only two members voted against.
Other cantons have banned the sale to children, but Jura is the first to ban them outright.
Many other cantons may simply be waiting for federal legislation. The parliament in Bern is currently in the process of changing the law.
The lower house has already voted in favour – the upper house has yet to vote.
Heavy rain, snow and hail strikes
Heavy snow, rain and hail is causing havoc in central parts of the country.
High hopes for 2025 women's Euro tournament
Geneva may have missed out on the Eurovision Song Contest next year – but 2025 will mean the city will be at the Epicentre of sport.
Geneva presents 2025 budget
Canton Geneva has published its budget for 2025 – and for the first time since 2015, the canton doesn’t expect a deficit for the coming year.
Fees triple for foreigners at ETH and EPFL
Fees for foreign students at the Federal Polytechnics in Zurich and Lausanne will be triple what is paid by Swiss students, although still much cheaper than many other international universities.
Police officer to fight speeding fine
A Geneva police officer is threatening go to the federal court after he was fined for speeding – while engaged in a high-speed chase.
Lake cleanup this weekend
It’s the annual lake cleanup operation this weekend. Hundreds of volunteers will head down to the lakeside to drag out all the rubbish that’s built up over the last 12 months.
