Voters in canton Valais have elected a new Grand Council and parliament, and the Greens are main losers.
They lost 4 of their 5 seats to the right-wing Swiss People’s Party – and the fifth to the Centre Party.
The big winner was Franziska Biner from the Centre Party – she won her seat on the Grand Council by a margin of 10,000.
But turnout was at a historic low – only 45.6% - in 2021 it was over 60%.
People reject VAT rises for the things they vote for
Voters are strongly opposed to raising VAT to fund either the army or a 13th pension payment.
We still love cash, but we're not using it
We may not be using cash as much - but we still love it. And it’s likely voters will choose to protect it in March.
Switzerland falls in corruption index
Switzerland’s fight against corruption is losing ground, according to Transparency International.
Vaud police to be issued with tasers
Vaud police are set to expand the use of tasers after a six-month trial showed positive results.
Locals line up against snow cannons
Ski resorts at mid-altitudes are increasingly struggling with climate change, as warmer and drier winters threaten snow cover.
Burglers could be responsible for 160 breakins
Police hope they’ve smashed a major burglary ring.
