The Swiss population climbed by 1.7% last year – the strongest annual hike since 1960.
But much of that rise is down to Ukrainians in the country under the S permit system, which allows them temporary residency.
Last year’s rise was double the figure than the year before.
There are now 8.9 million people in the country, the growth last year was additional 146,900 people – roughly the size of Lausanne.
Married couple to be tried for slavery
A married couple will soon be going on trial, charged with enslaving domestic staff.
Bern will still pay for childcare
The Confederation will continue to support childcare after parliament voted in favour to extend what was supposed to be a temporary measure.
Ad hoc taxi strikes in Geneva
Geneva taxi drivers are holding intermittent strikes in protest as what they see as over-zealous police checks.
Baby killer dog euthanized
The dog that killed a 5-day old baby in Oyonnax in France has been put down.
Servette FC heavily sanctioned by UEFA
Servette Football Club have been heavily punished by the European football association, UEFA.
Undeclared swimming pools found in France
Tax authorities in neighbouring France have discovered hundreds of undeclared swimming pools.
