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.
Bacteria warning in lakes
Sunny skies and temperatures approaching 30 degrees are expected this weekend, making lakes and rivers popular destinations across. But authorities canton Vaud are warning swimmers about a very real risk: cyanobacteria, which can spread rapidly in warm, still water.
Vengeron beach opens
The Vengeron beach has reopened after being closed since Tuesday due to pollution linked to a ruptured sewage pipe near Geneva Airport.
Nyon family suffers frightening attack
A family in Nyon had a terrifying ordeal when several hooded intruders broke into their house and forced them to open the safe earlier this week.
Lausanne at forefront on antibiotic resistance research
Lausanne is positioning itself at the forefront of fighting antibiotic resistance.
Luxury shoemaker ends Swiss production
Swiss luxury shoemaker Bally is ending shoe production in Switzerland.
Speed camera vandal spared prison
A 52-year-old man from Aargau has avoided prison despite carrying out a major vandalism campaign across Zurich.
