The drought is over – the recent heavy rains over the last few weeks means some lakes are even now above the seasonal average – such as Lake Lucerne – and ground water is now back at normal levels.
The late rains have made up for the lack of snow this season – although that’s no comfort for ski resorts.
Federal Office of the Environment says recent heavy rains in the Bernese Oberland have helped.
More rain is expected this week.
Ukriane will get Swiss electrical equipment
Ukraine has sent a list of electrical equipment it needs to the Swiss government.
Brutal attack on grandmother
A brutal home invasion in Onex in Geneva is still haunting a family one year on.
Residents can move back into Brienz
The village of Brienz in canton Graubünden which has been empty since May 2023 can now be lived in again.
Aldi to close some stores
The supermarket chain Aldi is closing several stores in German-speaking Switzerland.
Dust kills thousands of insects at vivarium
It’s suspected asbestos dust killed 2,000 insects at a vivarium in canton Neuchatel.
Macron becomes Davos fashion icon
The French president Emmanual Macron is becoming a fashion Icon in Davos.
