Switzerland is facing a serious doctor shortage, yet universities are still turning away hundreds of medical students each year
Demanding first-year selection — including at Lausanne — forces many to repeat the year or abandon medicine altogether.
Those determined to qualify often leave to study abroad, which only deepens Switzerland's reliance on doctors trained in neighbouring countries.
The paradox is widening a gap in primary care at the moment the country needs more GPs, not fewer.
Winter tyre compliance warning
Winter tyres are not legally required in Switzerland, but drivers can still be found negligent if their car is not fit for the road
Lausanne Marathon road disruption this weekend
Drivers along Lake Geneva face major disruption on Sunday as the Lausanne Marathon shuts cantonal roads between Ouchy and Vevey from early morning to late afternoon
French summit amidst ongoing protest violence
Mayors across Haute-Savoie led public gatherings today in response to Saturday's protest violence that left eleven Annemasse shops looted
Autumn road hazard warning
The Swiss Touring Club is warning drivers to prepare now for autumn hazards, as shorter days and a low sun make the roads more dangerous
Water summit continues in Zürich
Around 400 water experts from across Europe have gathered in Zurich this week as drought and pollution squeeze Switzerland's drinking supply
Switzerland slips in ranking
Switzerland has slipped to third place in the IMD's annual global competitiveness ranking, and the Lausanne-based business school's president is warning against complacency
