There are calls to bring in federal regulations to save water now after an extremely dry winter.
The Swiss Association of Mountain Regions says there’s a risk of a severe summer drought.
Although the weather has turned wet in some parts of the country – Thomas Egger who heads the association, says its nowhere near enough.
Some cantons have already taken action – including Ticino and Valais – to save water.
Thousands join anti-fascist march in Lausanne
Several thousand people took part in an “anti-fascist carnival” in Lausanne.
Geneva ready for fentanyl - when it arrives
Geneva is preparing for a drug crisis that hasn’t yet arrived.
Birth rate causes schools crisis
Schools across the country are in crises - parents in the Zurich municipality of Hinwil are fighting to save a school that’s stood for more than 170 years.
Hockey fans in Lausanne battle after match
Police intervened after clashes between rival ice hockey fans in Lausanne.
Iran film wins Fribourg prize
The Fribourg International Film Festival has crowned its 2026 winner, awarding the Grand Prix to Iranian director Ali Asgari for his satire Divine Comedy — a film banned by Tehran that takes aim at bureaucracy and censorship.
Switzerland tops summer tourist list for 'coolcation'
As summer heats up across Europe, travellers are looking for cooler escapes - and both Switzerland and Ireland are top of the list.
