Last year was a bad year for deaths on the road. 250 people died, the worst level since 2015.
Pedestrians and e-bike users were the most affected.
But the number of serious injuries were down.
Out of the 250 that died, 81 were in cars, 47 motorcyclists, 16 on e-bikes – although only 4 cyclists – and 48 pedestrians.
The Federal Roads Office admits the figures are high.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
