A major search operation is underway in the Bernese Oberland for two climbers who are believed to have been buried in an avalanche.
The tourists, from Austria, have been missing since yesterday afternoon near the Eismeer station.
Helicopters and dogs were used until nightfall – the search is underway once more.
Equipment has been found, but the search teams believe the climbers have been caught in an ice fall.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
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Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
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Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
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