The French-speaking cantons are drawing a firm line against cutting the licence fee that funds the Swiss public broadcaster, the SSR.
With a vote set for March 8th on the “200 francs is enough!” initiative, western Swiss governments warn linguistic minorities have the most to lose.
Despite their concerns, a new Tamedia poll shows voters split down the middle, including in French-speaking Switzerland.
Cantonal leaders warn the cut would weaken regional media and push production toward Zurich.
Fire death toll ticks up
The death toll from the Crans-Montana fire has ticked up by one after an 18 year old man died at the University Hospital Zurich on Saturday.
Carnivals bring in stricter safety rules
Following last month’s tragedy in Crans-Montana, carnivals across Switzerland are tightening fire safety.
Geneva gets windfall from SNB
Canton Geneva is getting a windfall from the central bank.
Winegrowers face another blow
Swiss winegrowers are facing another blow.
Thousands march in support of the Kurds
Several thousand people took to the streets of Bern on Saturday in support of the Kurdish region in northern Syria.
Cold weather and strong wind warning
Forecasters are warning of strong winds and bitter cold coming in central and eastern parts of the country.
