Despite this country have an excellent reputation for cleanliness – it leads the world in plastic pollution.
The campaign group, OceanCare, says a million tonnes of plastic is used each year in Switzerland – that’s 127 kilos per person. The highest per-capita usage in Europe.
Although we’re landlocked – micro plastics find their way into the oceans through rivers.
The group is calling for more government action and stricter rules on the disposal of plastic.
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence - 142
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence opens today; accessible 24/7 and across the country.
Ikea slammed for pricing practices
The Swedish furniture chain Ikea has been slammed by consumer rights groups and forced to change how it displays prices.
Champions and younger runners in this year's Geneva Marathon
Record numbers, and a younger crowd, are set for the Geneva Marathon this year.
French customs officers using blue lights in Switzerland
Geneva police stopped a car with blue flashing lights and french license plates on the autoroute near Bardonnex.
Drivers stuck as extremely long red light
Motorists in Milvignes in canton Neuchatel are voicing frustration over long waits at a key set of traffic lights.
Shock neck and neck opinion poll result
Voters are heading for a tight decision on immigration.
