Canton Jura is the first to ban the sale of single use electronic cigarettes.
The parliament passed the legislation with barely a debate – only two members voted against.
Other cantons have banned the sale to children, but Jura is the first to ban them outright.
Many other cantons may simply be waiting for federal legislation. The parliament in Bern is currently in the process of changing the law.
The lower house has already voted in favour – the upper house has yet to vote.
Geneva breaks heat record
Geneva recorded its hottest 23 June on record yesterday, hitting 36, shattering the previous mark of 35.6 set in 2003.
Some apartments unliveable in heat
Tenants’ associations in French speaking areas say renters can demand rent reductions when their flats become unliveable in the heat.
Gynaecologist convicted of sex offence
A Geneva gynaecologist has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing five patients and a young girl.
Plan to raise health insurance deductible
Switzerland's plan to lift the minimum health-insurance deductible from CHF 300.- to CHF 400.- has split the country.
Official illegally blocked EU nationals from working
A senior official at canton Basel-Country's migration office is on trial for illegally denying hundreds of EU citizens the right to live in Switzerland.
Five aircraft entered Bürgenstock airspace during summit
Switzerland's armed forces say five aircraft breached the restricted airspace over the Bürgenstock during this weekend's US-Iran talks.
