Winter reported as warmest on record
March 2, 2020, 9:30 a.m.It's been the mildest winter since records began.
Warm winter boosts survival rate for rats
Feb. 17, 2020, 10:13 a.m.The warm winter is proving to be a boon for rats.
Skiers urged not to cancel trips to Les Contamines
Feb. 10, 2020, 3:57 p.m.Locals in the French ski resort of Les Contamines are urging skiers to come for their vacations. The tourist office s...
This winter's flu epidemic arrives
Jan. 16, 2020, 8:38 a.m.The flu epidemic has arrived in Switzerland – but this year’s flu vaccinations should cover the three dif...
Russian skate in critical condition after Olympics rehearsal accident
Jan. 9, 2020, 9:20 a.m.The opening ceremony of the Youth Winter Olympics later today will be marred following an accident involving a Russia...
Some ski slopes open this weekend
Nov. 15, 2019, 10:27 a.m.Several ski slopes are opening this weekend – some just for the weekend at the moment, so you should check.
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Snow coming!
Nov. 4, 2019, 10:28 a.m.Winter is coming – over the weekend the snow line dropped below 2,000 meters for the first time this season &nd...
TCS warns against using some brands of winter tyres
Sept. 25, 2019, 9:25 a.m.The motoring organization, the TCS, has released its annual survey of winter tyres – and is warning against usi...
Arctic blast breaks records and causes accidents
May 6, 2019, 6:47 a.m.The weekend’s arctic blast brought snow and ice across the country and caused several accidents. Snow was down ...
Tyre change season begins
March 26, 2019, 10:02 a.m.With the weather warming up – the tyre change season is now underway.
Winter electricity shortages future possibility
March 25, 2019, 9:57 a.m.The head of the electricity generating company Alpiq, says there’s a danger of winter electricity shortages unl...
Two killed in weekend avalanches
Jan. 21, 2019, 9:22 a.m.Two people have been killed in separate avalanches over the weekend.
Politician criticizes snow clearers in Zurich
Jan. 11, 2019, 9:49 a.m.Snow clearing services in Zurich are defending themselves against critics who say they’re not clearing sidewalk...
Winter weather to arrive this weekend
Dec. 5, 2018, 9:22 a.m.Despite the warm – although wet – weather, forecasters say the winter will start to arrive at the weekend.
Accidents increase as winter tyres foregone
Nov. 27, 2018, 9:27 a.m.More and more drivers are not bothering to put winter tyres on and accidents are increasing – and becoming more...
Parliament begins its winter session
Nov. 26, 2018, 9:25 a.m.The winter session of parliament begins today, but the first order or work will be the election of new federal counci...
New move to make winter tyres compulsory
Oct. 31, 2018, 6:20 a.m.Contrary to popular belief, it’s not illegal to use summer tyres in the winter. But maybe that could change. Lo...
Weekend snow closes roads and train lines
Oct. 29, 2018, 9:11 a.m.With the change of the clocks to winter time, the snow came to Switzerland over the weekend, especially in the easter...
Canton Schwyz clamps down on those seeking deliberate jail time
Sept. 7, 2018, 6:38 a.m.With winter on the way, some homeless people would prefer to spend the season in jail than on the streets.
Heavy snow helps ski resorts
April 11, 2018, 9:20 a.m.The heavy snow this year has brought some cheer to ski resorts. The beginning of the season kicked off well, accordin...
Financial argument closes Crans-Montana ski lift
April 4, 2018, 9:12 a.m.A financial dispute has closed a major ski lift in Crans-Montana. The ski lift company says it needs money from the l...
Valais bid to host Winter Olympics under threat
March 14, 2018, 7:04 a.m.Plans that Switzerland will host the 2026 Winter Olympics are under threat after a motion was accepted in parliament ...
Geneva minister forced to defend winter reaction
March 7, 2018, 6:43 a.m.The Geneva Minister in charge of urban security was forced to defend the city’s reaction to the recent snowy we...
Ski resorts may extend season
March 1, 2018, 9:24 a.m.Some ski resorts are pondering extending the season as the snow is so good. Andermatt in canton Uri is suggesting the...
