People are buying more homes as interest rates fall.
Real estate agents expect the trend to continue. Over the last ten years, house prices have risen by half – the most marked increase is for homes outside city centres, although Zurich and Geneva remain very popular.
At the same time, rentals are falling – slightly. Figures from the Swiss Market Place Group show rentals are down almost half a percent.
Measles is a threat
Measles cases are rising again across Europe, and experts say Switzerland could lose its measles free status.
Switzerland battles cyber attacks constantly
This country is under constant cyber attack.
Fire memorial tent burns down
A memorial tent that had been set up near the site of the tragic New Year's fire in Crans-Montana has burnt down - destroying many of the flowers and gifts left for the victims.
Zurich has some of the worst traffic in Europe
Zurich is among Europe’s most stressful cities for drivers, according to a new traffic study.
Switzerland takes first gold - but still a surprise
Switzerland, and everyone else, was expecting this county to take gold in the downhill skiing on Saturday – and it did.
Court backs school ban for non-residents
The courts have backed Geneva's move to ban kids who live in France from attending schools in the canton.
