There were demonstrations on Saturday in towns and cities across the country – including Geneva, Lausanne, Bern and Zurich.
Protestors are calling for a reduction in the working week – with the same pay - in an effort to cut overproduction and save the climate.
Organised by Climate Strike, trade unions and other groups – speakers point to the most recent Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change which suggests there are just three years left to act to cut carbon emissions.
Geneva breaks heat record
Geneva recorded its hottest 23 June on record yesterday, hitting 36, shattering the previous mark of 35.6 set in 2003.
Some apartments unliveable in heat
Tenants’ associations in French speaking areas say renters can demand rent reductions when their flats become unliveable in the heat.
Gynaecologist convicted of sex offence
A Geneva gynaecologist has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing five patients and a young girl.
Plan to raise health insurance deductible
Switzerland's plan to lift the minimum health-insurance deductible from CHF 300.- to CHF 400.- has split the country.
Official illegally blocked EU nationals from working
A senior official at canton Basel-Country's migration office is on trial for illegally denying hundreds of EU citizens the right to live in Switzerland.
Five aircraft entered Bürgenstock airspace during summit
Switzerland's armed forces say five aircraft breached the restricted airspace over the Bürgenstock during this weekend's US-Iran talks.
