The mountain resort of Verbier is the most expensive place in the Alps for second homes, including high end resorts in other Alpine countries.
The latest UBS Alpine Property Focus Report shows on average a property in Verbier will cost CHF 21,500 per square metre, next is St Moritz at 21,200 and third, Zermatt at CHF 19,900.
Although price rises have been strong over the last 5 years – on average – 30%, UBS analysts suggest the market will stagnate this year as international demand is low.
Crans Montana fire foundation loses members
The foundation set up to help victims of the Crans-Montana fire has lost four of its nine board members in less than two months.
Vaud candidate confirmed to run
Vaud Green MP Sophie Michaud-Gigon has confirmed she will run for the Council of States in 2027
Insects at risk
Le Temps reports Swiss insect populations are in sharp decline, with roughly 60% of studied species now threatened or potentially threatened
Debate over patient record handover
Vaud MPs are about to decide whether to hand the canton's hospital patient records to an American company — a switch critics call a strategic error over data sovereignty
Lake Geneva capsize
A boat carrying 14 people has capsized on Lake Geneva, triggering a major rescue operation off the French shore near Évian
Fuel prices only rising
Swiss motorists and truckers are facing a fresh fuel shock, with diesel now averaging CHF 2.27 per litre — 27% more than in January
