France is bringing back border controls.
It says the aim is to counter terrorist threats and illegal migration.
The Schengen passport free zone agreement does allow countries to bring back border controls for a limited time in the case of national security.
France says the controls will start on Friday and go on until the end of April next year.
Authorities do say that includes Switzerland.
Vandalism causes fire at Lausanne train station
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Confetti cannon injuries 11
Eleven people were injured, one seriously, when a confetti cannon exploded during the Bagnes carnival in Le Châble, Valais, on Saturday afternoon.
Work another year to pay for the army
After a survey last week that shows people are strongly against raising VAT to pay for the army - other options are now appearing - including working for another year.
Geneva move to ban burkini quashed
The Geneva Grand Council was ready to pass a motion that would have made wearing the burkini illegal in the canton’s swimming pool.
Geneva pension fund should sell Israeli stakes
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Parmelin to sign new EU deal
The president, Guy Parmelin, is heading back to Brussels next month to finalise a new package of agreements with the European Union.
