We’ve run out of potatoes! Last year’s harvest was hit badly by wet weather and lockdowns meant more people were cooking potatoes at home.
The Federal Agriculture Office is allowing 40,000 tonnes of potatoes to be imported over the next 5 months.
There was a lack of the crop last year as well, 25,000 tonnes were imported in 2021.
Swiss potato consumption is quite low compared to the rest of Europe. The average person here eats 45 kilos a year – in the rest of Europe it’s 60 kilos.
Alleged SMS scammers arrested in Geneva and Paris
Police in Geneva and Paris have made several more arrests linked to a parking fine scam which affected the whole of French speaking Switzerland.
Cycling in Geneva is dangerous - official
Cyclists in Geneva are far more likely to be hurt or even killed on the roads than anywhere else in the country.
2025 was a good year for Geneva hotels - concerns for this year
Geneva’s hotel sector has hit a new record, with nearly 3.9 million overnight stays in 2025, up 1.7 percent on the previous year.
'On' wins Swiss Made ruling
A major shift in Switzerland’s “Swissness” rules could see the national cross appear on more products worldwide.
Lindt Gold Bunnies taken off shelves in Germany
There may be fewer Swiss golden chocolate bunnies in some Easter baskets this year in Germany.
Paleo tickets on sale tomorrow at midday
Tickets for Paleo go on sale tomorrow at midday.
