Nearly 4,000 people needed help in the mountains last year — a record.
Rescuers say many incidents involve exhaustion or people becoming stranded after overestimating their abilities.
They also blame social media, which can encourage people to attempt spectacular but difficult routes.
Mountain professionals say preparation is key: check the weather, use the right equipment, know your limits — and be prepared to turn back.
Geneva Strikes Continue
A public sector strike coincided with the return to Geneva classrooms yesterday, but the impact on schools was limited
A/C Sales Up
Sales of air conditioners are surging in Switzerland as households struggle through successive heatwaves
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Copernicus reports hottest summer ever measured
Switzerland is in the grip of a level 3 heat alert, with Geneva heading for temperatures of up to 36°C on Friday.
Tough new banking rules possible
The Federal Council has launched consultations on new banking rules that could withhold or claw back bonuses from top banking executives.
Speed crackdown affects all of Switzerland
The Federal Council has tightened the rules for imposing 30 km/h zones on city streets, requiring cantons to prove that a slowdown will not push traffic into residential neighbourhoods
