Another victim of European re-armament is that any plans to clear Swiss lakes of dumped munitions seems to have been ditched.
It wasn’t that long ago the government asked for ideas from the public on how to bring up thousands of tonnes of explosives safely.
But now the army wants more money for new equipment, the old will stay where it is.
Bern says it has evaluated the situation – and there’ll be no immediate recovery operation.
Experts believe the old munitions pose no threat now.
25% risk poverty
Despite Switzerland being a wealthy country, figures from the Federal Statistics Office shows that as much as 25% of the people are at risk of poverty.
Basel annoyed at Zurich for not providing police for Eurovision
Ahead of the Eurovision Song Contest which will be held in Basel in May, the canton is appealing for police reinforcements from other cantons.
No phone number yet for domestic abuse
Domestic violence campaigners are furious at the Federal Office of Communications.
SNB buys foreign currencies again
The Swiss National Bank has been on a foreign currency buying spree.
CERN to raise money with hamster toys
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Switzerland should fight for US academics
Switzerland should follow other European countries and offer incentives to American academics who feel bullied in the United States to come and continue their research here.
