A new heat record was nearly set yesterday.
Global headlines carried the news in the middle of August Switzerland set a new altitude limit for zero degrees - at 5,298 metres.
But just a day ago, it was zero at only 45 metres below the record.
It means the two warmest altitude measurements have been taken n this year. The records have been maintained since 1954, according to MétéoSuisse.
Federal Council launches fight against 10 million vote
Justice Minister Beat Jans has launched the federal government’s campaign against the Swiss People's Party initiative known as “No to a 10 Million Switzerland.”
Calls to reinstate domestic violence cash
Geneva politicians are urging the cantonal government to rethink planned cuts to projects tackling domestic violence.
Neighbouring France swings right
Municipal elections in eastern France have seen a clear shift to the right in parts of Haute-Savoie.
SWISS to sack thousands of air-crew
Swiss International Air Lines is offering thousands of cabin crew a payout to leave, as it looks to cut costs and reduce overstaffing.
Series of farm shop thefts solved
Police say they’ve solved a series of burglaries targeting farms and self-service shops across eight cantons.
People are mainly annoyed by noise
Noise is the leading cause of neighbour disputes in Switzerland, according to a new study by ImmoScout24.
