Wildlife officials in canton Glarus have confirmed a rabies infected bat has been found.
The common Daubenton bat was spotted in the town of Mühlehorn.
Switzerland is considered rabies free, but rare one-off incidents are possible. There have only been 7 confirmed cases of rabies in the country since 1992.
Experts say there isn’t any reason for people to be concerned, but they do warn not to approach wild animals that seem to be behaving abnormally.
Geneva shops open this Sunday
It was expected, and now it’s official. Shops in Geneva will be allowed to open exceptionally this Sunday.
Lack of snow ahead of holiday rush
This coming weekend, the last ski resorts are switching to winter mode and bracing for a holiday rush.
Too many children are buying alcohol
In Geneva, authorities are keeping a close eye on alcohol sales to minors.
Found kittens were not domestic
A springtime rescue in the woods near Verbois has a happy, and wild, ending.
Petition to ban 1st class on trains
The youth wing of the Transport and Environment Association is calling for the abolition of first class on trains, describing it as an unnecessary luxury.
Parliament rejects WHO alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
