Do you want to take part in the Escalade races this year?
Early registration will be vital as, for the first time, organisers say they will have to limit the number of participants.
Every year the races become more popular.
Organisers say they will add two more races to accommodate the demand and the number of runners in the main race will be limited.
The extra races will allow runners to be safe and run at their own speed, says committee head Jerry Maspoli.
‘Therapeutic healer’ sentenced for sexual assault
A 58-year man and so-called “therapeutic healer” has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for sexual assault.
We love train travel. Q2 figures are in.
Train travel in Switzerland reached an all-time high in the second quarter of 2025, with passengers covering nearly 6 billion kilometres, according to figures from public transport watchdog Litra.
Giant Swiss flag to return to Säntis for National Day
The world’s biggest Swiss flag is set to fly once again on the north face of Säntis in Eastern Switzerland for Swiss National Day.
Does a cooler July mean a record-breaking August?
Weather is certainly cooler at the moment, but does this mean we can expect a scorching August?
Women’s Euro final ref announced
UEFA has announced that Stéphanie Frappart will officiate the Women's European Championship final between England and Spain in Basel on Sunday.
Real estate scam lands man with 6+ years in prison
The Zurich District Court has sentenced a man to six and a half years in prison for commercial fraud.
