The government says it will start to modernise and renovate many nuclear shelters around the country.
It says the driving force is the deteriorating global situation.
The cost will be around CHF 200m.
Many command and control units will be upgraded as well as the public shelters. They’re under a separate budget.
Currently the government spends CHF 9m a year to keep those running. That will increase to CHF 15m.
The proposals are open for consultation until February.
Heat alerts ease
Vaud and Valais have called off their heatwave alerts as thunderstorms move in and temperatures drop.
Warning to stay off the Matterhorn
Switzerland's mountain guides are now telling climbers to stay off the Matterhorn entirely, as the heatwave makes conditions there dangerous.
SVP calls for easier access to AC in Geneva
Air conditioning is back at the centre of Geneva's political debate as the heatwave continues.
Switzerland slammed for denying prisoners vegan meals
Switzerland has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights over its treatment of two vegan detainees.
ABB launches takeover of UK company
The Swiss/Swedish engineering firm, ABB is preparing the largest acquisition in its history, launching a takeover bid for British engineering firm Rotork.
More killed in Valais this year than the whole of 2025
Valais has already lost more people to accidents this year than in the whole of 2025 — 77 lives by mid-July, against 69 last year.
