The heat has triggered forest fire alerts and is closing roads.
The federal government says there’s a major risk of fires across cantons Vaud, Geneva, Valais and Graubünden.
Open fires and barbeques are banned in the forests.
A road running between 2 villages in canton Aargau is closed as the road surface is melting.
The Rotbergstrasse is likely to stay closed for the rest of the month. Engineers say the soft surface means it’s too slippery.
Snow triggers chaos at the Gotthard Tunnel
There was traffic chaos at the Gotthard Tunnel after heavy snowfall yesterday.
Fuel prices up
Fuel prices are on the rise again, according to new figures from the Touring Club Switzerland.
Calls for stricter rules for cyclists and motorbikers
A Bern politician is pushing for stricter safety rules for cyclists and motorcyclists.
Geneva to pay wine growers not to grow
Authorities in Geneva are proposing a new support scheme for struggling winegrowers, aimed at preserving vineyards without forcing production.
US diverting Swiss defence payments
Switzerland’s defence procurement row with the United States is deepening.
Geneva and Jura may build a joint prison
In what would be first, two cantons may build a joint prison.
