Swiss President Viola Amherd will attend the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games in Paris today and stay there until Sunday.
Yesterday she took part in the Summit for Sport and Sustainable Development.
As well as being the President, she is also the head of the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sport and so she announced yesterday that she plans to attend as many events in which Swiss athletes are competing as possible.
Bern looks at massive budget cuts
The Confederation is looking to cut CHF 5bn from the national budget in the next five years.
Geneva council demands help for TdG
The Geneva City Council have passed a motion demanding the media group Tamedia reverse a decision to sack nearly 300 workers and close two printing works.
Mental health needs to be taken seriously
The impact on mental health needs to be taken into account in the event of another pandemic.
Storms will cost Valais millions
The damage caused by the summer storms that hit canton Valais will cost CHF 125m.
Electricity prices to fall
Electric bills are set to come down by about 10% next year – that’s an average cut of CHF 140 per household.
Pools to open longer - thanks to climate change
Local authorities across French speaking Switzerland are adapting to climate change – and extending the times the swimming pools are open.
