Google maps have launched their new system for deciding the most fuel-efficient route in Switzerland.
It has been available in other European countries for the last few weeks – but now the upgrade can be accessed here.
Once you’ve told the app if your car is petrol or diesel, the route will be chosen on then basis of how many hills, traffic density and the likely cruising speed.
The more efficient route may actually be longer.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
Climate fund idea set to be rejected
It looks set voters will reject the climate fund which will be decided on March 8th.
Tax reform set to be rejected
Another major issue which seems to be running into trouble is individual taxation.
Proposal to make e-ID vital for porn
Switzerland’s new electronic ID may be optional, but its future use is already sparking debate.
Small Geneva shops to fight 9pm alcohol ban
A group of small shop owners in Geneva have launched an initiative to end the ban on the sale of alcohol after 9pm.
Very wet February
February has been very wet - that's unlikely to be news to you.
