We all took advantage of the hot summer and headed out to the mountains and lakes – and then we got into trouble.
Figures just out from the Rega Air Rescue Service shows it had the busiest season in its 70-year history.
Helicopters took off almost 21,000 times last year – up 16% on the year before. That works out at 58 times a day.
14,000 people were taken to hospital by helicopter.
Rega says it was down to the summer weather and more of us taking advantage of the big outdoors.
Man drowns in Rhone after fight
A man has drowned in the Rhône River in Geneva after falling into the water during a fight near the Usine night club.
Govt allows US humanitarian overflights during Iran war
Three American military aircraft involved in the war in Iran have been granted permission to use Swiss airspace.
Concern as govt raises health insurance deductible
The Swiss Trade Union Federation has condemned a federal plan to raise the minimum health insurance deductible from 300 to 400 francs.
Geneva to pedestrianize large areas of Rive
The City of Geneva has given the go ahead to pedestrianize large areas of Rive.
Summer camps can be tax deductable
The Federal Court has ruled that children’s summer camps can qualify as tax-deductible childcare. The decision overturns a challenge by Geneva’s tax authorities.
Call to end first class on trains
A petition has been launched calling for the abolition of first-class on trains.
