The World University Winter Games has been cancelled with just 12 days before its start, despite 7 years in the planning.
Several events with students from all over the world were planned across central Switzerland.
It was expected around 1,600 would compete from 50 countries. Organisers said with the isolation requirements, it was becoming impossible to hold the games.
The decision is a massive blow to the hotel industry, especially in Lucerne.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
