Switzerland has escaped the worst effects of storm Boris which has wreaked havoc in Central and Eastern Europe.
The latest information says 8 have died and many more are missing as torrential rain triggered devastating floods.
The worst hit areas were Romania and Austria.
The storm cut power, stopped transport and washed away roads.
The fringes of the storm caused heavy snow and rain in Switzerland at the end of last week.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
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
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
