The next generation of Swiss ID cards have been revealed – packed with new state of the art security features.
Like the new passport – the themes are mountains and water.
The cards are issued by the Federal Police Office and are the most forgery proof cards ever produced.
When lit up by ultra violet lights – the cards show map contours of mountains.
The new card will cost the same and the old cards remain valid – until they expire.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
