In the eternal battle between sleepy teenagers and early school bells, the left-wing majority on the Zurich City Council has struck a blow for the snooze button.
No lessons can start before 8am – currently some start as early as 7.30.
By 71 votes to 48, they approved later school starts — but don’t set your alarms yet.
A transition period of up to four years means today’s students may already be sipping coffee and nursing a hangover at university before the change kicks in.
Fire death toll ticks up
The death toll from the Crans-Montana fire has ticked up by one after an 18 year old man died at the University Hospital Zurich on Saturday.
Carnivals bring in stricter safety rules
Following last month’s tragedy in Crans-Montana, carnivals across Switzerland are tightening fire safety.
Geneva gets windfall from SNB
Canton Geneva is getting a windfall from the central bank.
Winegrowers face another blow
Swiss winegrowers are facing another blow.
Thousands march in support of the Kurds
Several thousand people took to the streets of Bern on Saturday in support of the Kurdish region in northern Syria.
Cold weather and strong wind warning
Forecasters are warning of strong winds and bitter cold coming in central and eastern parts of the country.
