One skier has died and another seriously injured after being caught up in an avalanche in canton Obwalden.
On Monday afternoon the pair are thought to have tiggered a slab avalanche and were swept away, being carried more than 500 meters.
Alerts were significant that day after a weekend of heavy snow.
Warnings across the Alps remain in place and skiers are urged to stay on marked pistes.
Escalade Races this weekend - with a Green twist
The Escalade races are on in Geneva this weekend. Organisers hope a slightly modified schedule will mean a more relaxed and better spread-out weekend – and new rules will also make it more environmentally friendly.
Trafigura and executives on trial for corruption
The commodity trading company Trafigura and three executives are on trial for alleged corruption.
Trial for 1995 diplomat murder underway
A trial has started relating to a murder of an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995.
Pedestrian hit by tram in Geneva
A woman was seriously inured last night after being hit by a tram in Servette in Geneva.
Léman Express cuts border car traffic
Five years after the launch of the Léman Express, there’s a clear impact on the number of commuters using their car to get to work.
HUG launches new blood drive
Doctors at the Geneva University Hospital are urging more people to come forward and give blood – especially those under 30.
