Two have died and one injured after a block of ice fell from a glacier on Mont Blanc.
The climbers were on the Petit Plateau on the north face of the mountain – which is a regularly used route.
Ice falls are a natural phenomenon and can happen any time and it’s highly unpredictable, say experts.
Rescuers launched a major operation to recover the bodies and help the injured. The police point out they operated within the danger area.
The identity of the victims has not been released.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
Climate fund idea set to be rejected
It looks set voters will reject the climate fund which will be decided on March 8th.
Tax reform set to be rejected
Another major issue which seems to be running into trouble is individual taxation.
Proposal to make e-ID vital for porn
Switzerland’s new electronic ID may be optional, but its future use is already sparking debate.
Small Geneva shops to fight 9pm alcohol ban
A group of small shop owners in Geneva have launched an initiative to end the ban on the sale of alcohol after 9pm.
Very wet February
February has been very wet - that's unlikely to be news to you.
