The forest fires in canton Ticino continue to burn and Italian firefighters are now helping.
Strong gusts of wind are fanning the flames on the top of the Monte Gambarogno above Lake Maggiore.
The fire is threatening the village of Indemini and a high-power electricity line that runs from Ticino to Italy. The power has already been cut off.
Six helicopters have been dropping water and there are discussions for an Italian air tanker to be used in Switzerland to help fight the fire.
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.
