Dust from the Sahara Desert is now mixing with the smoke particles from the Canadian wildfires to create an orange haze in the sky over Switzerland.
The dust is also cutting back visibility in some areas.
Some measuring stations are recording particulate levels that are unhealthy, but the Federal Meteorological Office says air quality is improving.
Debate within SVP
Cracks are showing inside the SVP over Christoph Blocher's neutrality initiative, ahead of the 27 September vote
New biometric card is coming
Switzerland is rolling out its first biometric identity card, with applications opening from 2 October
Police warning in Jura
Jura police are warning young adults about a car-leasing scam that could leave them facing heavy financial and criminal consequences
Raiffeisen job cuts
Raiffeisen has announced it will cut up to 180 jobs next year, even as the bank posts one of its strongest half-year results.
SBB slow down new projects
Switzerland's rail operator will now prioritise maintaining its existing network over building new lines, its new president André Wyss has said
Mixed weather conditions for the weekend
Switzerland is heading into a mixed few days, with Saharan dust returning and thunderstorms sweeping in later today
