We’re in for a hot summer – according to one of the worst weather predictors ever.
In Zurich, the traditional Böögg – the explosive packed snowman on top of a bonfire – took 26 minutes to explode.
According to legend – the faster the head explodes, the warmer the summer. 26 minutes is fairly reasonable, it has taken up to an hour in the past – but it’s known the Böögg is wrong most of the time.
The origin of the Böögg stretches back hundreds of years and is linked with the start of spring.
Temperatures to rise again
We need to brace ourselves - the heat wave will continue.
Storms flood Geneva tunnels
Geneva's autoroute tunnels south of the city were flooded last night after a violent storm struck just after 6pm.
Switzerland seeks trade assurances from US
Switzerland has yet to sign a binding economic agreement with the United States, despite ongoing efforts to lock in the lower 15% tariff floor agreed in November.
Move to make drug checking easier
The Federal Council wants to make it easier to test recreational drugs for impurities and overdose risks.
CERN bids for Tour de France
CERN is bidding to host a stage of the Tour de France in July 2029, with the candidacy due to be signed today at its Science Gateway in Meyrin.
Queues predicted for southern routes this summer
It'll be busy on the roads this summer
