Two people have been found dead in canton Valais after being caught up in an avalanche a week ago.
A Belgian and a French woman, both aged 42, went missing near Ovronnaz. Police say they believe they were caught up in an avalanche at 2,100 meters which crashed down the mountain for a kilometre.
Authorities are now trying to recover the bodies.
More jihadist cases reach court
Switzerland's federal prosecutor is running 140 investigations into suspected jihadist terrorism — the highest figure ever recorded.
Geneva activates heat alerts - again
Geneva has reactivated its extreme heat plan as scorching temperatures return.
Be careful watching eclipse
With tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse, safety experts are urging observers to wear only certified eclipse glasses — and to leave the photography to professionals.
Many hikers need rescuing
Nearly 4,000 people needed help in the mountains last year — a record.
Plants bloom in lake
Lake Geneva is being taken over by an explosion of aquatic plants this summer.
'On the Water Festival' great success
Nearly 3,000 people took to Lake Geneva on Saturday for the second edition of the ‘On The Water Geneva Festival’ — dancing from their boats to music blasted out in 360 degrees from a floating barge.
