The forest fires in canton Ticino continue to burn and Italian firefighters are now helping.
Strong gusts of wind are fanning the flames on the top of the Monte Gambarogno above Lake Maggiore.
The fire is threatening the village of Indemini and a high-power electricity line that runs from Ticino to Italy. The power has already been cut off.
Six helicopters have been dropping water and there are discussions for an Italian air tanker to be used in Switzerland to help fight the fire.
Russia gets involved with upcoming neutrality vote
Russia is openly campaigning for a yes vote on the upcoming neutrality referendum.
Drought alert reaches critical
Switzerland has moved to its highest drought alert, according to Blick, as rivers run dry and grasslands burn.
Bern driver faces jail for speeding
A driver in canton Bern faces up to four years in prison after being clocked at 227km/h on a road limited to 80 — and identified by police thanks to videos he posted on social media.
Army needs to be better prepared for war
The army needs to do more to be ready for war, the Federal Audit Office has concluded in a report out this week.
Swisscom rings up solid profits after price hike
Swiss customers are paying more for their mobile phones, and Swisscom's half-year profit has jumped nearly seven percent as a result.
Ski resorts popular this summer
Many of us are choosing to have our sumer vacations in ski resorts - as they’re cooler.
