After many years of decline, burglaries are up.
The latest figures show break-ins across the country last year were up 14% - it’s the same rate of increase in Geneva.
The police warn that burglars are more active during the winter – especially at dusk. They say potential thieves are very capable of spotting an unoccupied house.
They suggest it’s a good idea to leave a light on and make sure all doors and windows are locked.
It’s the first time in 10 years the numbers have increased.
Crans Montana fire foundation loses members
The foundation set up to help victims of the Crans-Montana fire has lost four of its nine board members in less than two months.
Vaud candidate confirmed to run
Vaud Green MP Sophie Michaud-Gigon has confirmed she will run for the Council of States in 2027
Insects at risk
Le Temps reports Swiss insect populations are in sharp decline, with roughly 60% of studied species now threatened or potentially threatened
Debate over patient record handover
Vaud MPs are about to decide whether to hand the canton's hospital patient records to an American company — a switch critics call a strategic error over data sovereignty
Lake Geneva capsize
A boat carrying 14 people has capsized on Lake Geneva, triggering a major rescue operation off the French shore near Évian
Fuel prices only rising
Swiss motorists and truckers are facing a fresh fuel shock, with diesel now averaging CHF 2.27 per litre — 27% more than in January
