There are hopes weather forecasts in Switzerland will become more accurate, especially in the mountainous areas.
MétéoSwiss says a new model divides the country into a series of triangles which measure the atmosphere in several layers.
The country’s supercomputers – in Lausanne and Lugano – then calculate the weather in the coming days based on the new model.
Forecasters say the new system is designed to work with the complex landscape of the country.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
