The Local Switzerland

Green Party fails to secure cabinet seat in Swiss Federal Council election

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:32:50 +0100

Despite the gains made in October’s general election, the Swiss Green Party did not enter government as Switzerland’s ‘magic formula’ for governing held firm.

Greens set for major gains in Swiss elections

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 11:38:05 +0200

Voter concern about climate change could trigger a "green wave" in Switzerland's elections on Sunday, possibly yielding unprecedented gains for parties that back bold action to protect the planet.

Road works boost Swiss holiday travel delays

Mon, 15 Jul 2013 01:19:00 +0200

With holidays getting under way in earnest, Swiss highways are packed with vacationing motorists and more road works than ever in the country threaten to add to the traffic jams.

Second avalanche victim dies from injuries

Mon, 18 Feb 2013 23:25:00 +0100

A second man seriously injured in an avalanche at the Nendaz-Verbier ski area last week died in a Sion a hospital on Monday, Valais cantonal police said.

Third avalanche victim raises ski safety issues

Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:56:00 +0100

A 48-year-old Geneva man became the third avalanche victim in the Valais Alps in three days on Thursday when he died in a Sion hospital, underscoring concerns about the dangers of offe-piste skiing.

French geneticist jailed for murdering step-mum

Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:37:00 +0100

A Vaud cantonal court on Friday jailed a French scientist for 16 years for the murder of his step-mother, in a spectacular reversal of a lower court acquittal.

Accidents abound on icy Swiss roads

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:59:38 +0100

Snow and icy conditions have caused chaos on Swiss roads, with cars and trucks overturning up and down the country.