The Mont-Blanc Tunnel will be closed for three weeks in October for renovation – and those who are planning an autumn break in southern Europe are being urged to check out alternative routes.
Already the tunnel is closed overnights – from 7.30pm to 6am.
The company that runs the 12km long tunnel, the ATMB, says the entire road surface needs to be replaced.
The tunnel will shut at 5pm on October 17th and not reopen until 10am on November 7th.
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.
