Switzerland is in the middle of a cocaine wave.
A report due to be published by the University of Zurich shows that 20% of those aged 24 have used cocaine in the last three months.
Four years earlier it was half that.
Boris Quednow, a professor at the university, says that an ‘invisible wave’ is hitting us and we’ll have a major problem with addiction in the next 10 years.
He points out the addictive potential of the drug is twice that of cannabis and alcohol.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
Climate fund idea set to be rejected
It looks set voters will reject the climate fund which will be decided on March 8th.
Tax reform set to be rejected
Another major issue which seems to be running into trouble is individual taxation.
Proposal to make e-ID vital for porn
Switzerland’s new electronic ID may be optional, but its future use is already sparking debate.
Small Geneva shops to fight 9pm alcohol ban
A group of small shop owners in Geneva have launched an initiative to end the ban on the sale of alcohol after 9pm.
Very wet February
February has been very wet - that's unlikely to be news to you.
