Winter sports injuries cost hundreds of millions of francs every year.
Figures from the Accident Prevention Bureaux shows 63,000 people are hurt every season - at a cost of CHF 600m.
6% of those injured are classed as serious.
The number of injuries has been falling over the last 10 years – but that reflects that there are fewer people taking to the slopes.
The main injuries are knee problems for skiers and damaged wrists for snow boarders.
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.
