Zurich is blowing the whistle on leaf blowers.
From October to December next year, only electric models will be allowed - and even those will need a permit.
Petrol-powered blowers are on the way out completely by 2027.
Voters backed the move last year, ending a long, noisy political battle over one of the city’s most hated gadgets.
Crans Montana hearings continue
The former Crans-Montana councillor in charge of security between 2017 and 2020 has been questioned for the first time by Valais prosecutors over the Constellation fire on New Year's Day
SBB need financial answers
Federal Railways have backed Transport Minister Albert Rösti's Transport'45 plan but warn that current funding is not enough to deliver its promised upgrades
UNHCR warning
Geneva-based UNHCR warns that shrinking international aid could leave 8.3 million refugees and displaced people without protection this year
New immigration tax
The Upper house has voted to introduce a new incentive tax on immigration, going further than the Federal Council proposed
Fuel most expensive in the country
Fuel prices between Lausanne and Geneva differ by only a few centimes, and Lake Geneva remains the most expensive region in Switzerland to fill up
Twint scam warning
Switzerland has launched a national campaign to help the public spot online scams that exploit the Twint payment app
