Two motorcyclists have been banned from driving in Switzerland after performing dozens of illegal overtakes in the Gotthard tunnel.
Police stopped a 30-year-old Briton and a 25-year-old Italian on Monday after surveillance cameras recorded them overtaking three trucks and 43 cars despite a total ban on overtaking in the tunnel.
Both riders have had their motorcycles seized.
Cassis should be investigated, say lawyers
Swiss lawyers are calling for an investigation into Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis.
Jet setting minister under fire
The Federal Councillor, Ignazio Cassis , is under fire for using the government’s private jet to fly around the country.
Geneva students book video doctors
Nearly 15% of students at the University of Geneva skipped medical care last year because of cost, according to the Student Life Observatory.
Old scams still popular
It's an old scam, but it remains a favorite. Thieves are posing as electricity workers to get into homes in north-west Switzerland. In the Basel region, scammers are ringing doorbells, claiming to work for Elektra Baselland and asking to check meters - but once inside, they steal valuables. The electricity company stresses its staff always carry clear ID, never ask for cash, and never pressure residents. Police are also warning of similar fake tradesmen in Aargau. Authorities say - if in doubt, don’t open the door – and call the police.
Swisscom may have to pay comp for loss of TV
Swisscom is facing calls to pay its customers compensation after failures with its television service.
We could be in for a March winter
Don’t expect summer any time soon - that’s a warning from the forecasters.
