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.
Florists report higher funeral sales
Switzerland is emerging as one of the countries hardest hit by the June heatwave.
Gun shop robbers arrested
Valais police have arrested seven French nationals after an overnight raid on a gun shop in Sion.
More foreign drones spy on army
The Jassbach military barracks in the canton of Bern has been overflown at night by drones in what looks like an espionage attempt.
Geneva terraces to stay open for game
The City of Geneva will allow bar terraces to stay open until 2am on Wednesday morning to make sure fans can watch all of the next World Cup game against Colombia.
Sleeping with fan on is safe
Geneva doctors are pushing back against viral claims that sleeping with a fan on is dangerous.
Thousands join the Geneva Triathlon
Thousands of athletes and spectators turned out for the Geneva Triathlon over the weekend, with organisers hailing another successful edition of the lakeside event.
