We’re all throwing too much food away and the government says it wants to do something about it.
The Federal Council says each person in the country wastes 330 kilos of food every year and has brought in a plan to cut that waste by half by 2030.
In the first phase of the plan which starts this year involves improving the shelf life of some foods, increasing food donations to charities and optimizing packaging.
It's hoped the first phase will cut waste by 25% by 2025.
Plan to ease car tax pain
The Geneva Tax Commission has come up with a plan to mitigate the worst effects of the new car tax.
Franc strengthens against euro more
The franc is continuing to strengthen against the euro.
Plenty of jobs - except in Ticino
Job hunters in Switzerland should be able to find employment in the first quarter of next year, unless they’re in Ticino.
ETH Zurich makes drug breakthrough
The Federal Polytechnic, ETH Zurich, says it made a breakthrough on how to direct a drug to the affected part of the body – bypassing areas it’s not needed.
All Geneva traffic lights to be changed
Geneva is embarking on a wholescale renovation of its traffic light system.
Syrian asylum applications suspended
Switzerland is suspending asylum proceedings for Syrian applicants. The same decision has already been made by other countries, such as France and the UK.
