New nuclear power plants could be built. A parliamentary commission has voted in favor of lifting the current ban on new power stations.
It says this country needs a flexible approach to electricity generation to ensure sufficient supply.
But environmentalists say the move will stop transition to sustainable energy.
A full parliamentary session will discuss the issue in the spring.
US/Iran deal won't be signed in Geneva
Geneva won’t be the venue for the signing of the US-Iran peace deal.
Crans-Montana executives refuse to resign
The council of Crans-Montana says it will not resign despite growing pressure following the New Year's night club fire that killed 40 and injured more than 100.
Upper House votes for nuclear power
The battle on whether to build new nuclear power plants is hotting up - the upper house of parliament has voted to go ahead despite the lower house asking the Federal Council for more financial details.
Massive heatwave coming
We’re set to have a punishing heatwave this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 38 degrees in some areas.
Fake parking tickets in Vaud
Vaud police are warning of a wave of fake parking tickets and delivery notices using QR codes to steal bank details.
Art Basel opens
Art Basel has opened, with 290 galleries from across the world arriving in the Rhine city.
