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Switzerland continues to struggle with storm damage on Sunday

Heavy rainfall caused landslides and road closures in parts of Switzerland on Sunday.

200-hour solar deficit in the first half of 2024

In the first half of 2024, it rained far too often and too much in Switzerland. At the same time, there were fewer hours of sunshine than average, as reported by Radio SRF on Sunday.

Numerous roads in Ticino closed due to heavy rainfall

Numerous roads in southern Ticino had to be closed on Sunday due to flooding and landslides.

Slope above the A2 near Bissone TI must be secured

Heavy rainfall in southern Ticino on Sunday led to a temporary closure of the A2 highway between Mendrisio and Bissone.

A2 between Mendrisio and Bissone closed due to landslide

The A2 highway northbound between Mendrisio TI and Bissone TI is closed due to a landslide.

Situation in Switzerland stable despite heavy rainfall

Despite heavy rainfall, the situation in Switzerland remained stable on Sunday night.

Valle di Muggio in Ticino isolated due to a landslide

The Valle di Muggio in southern Ticino is cut off from the outside world due to a landslide caused by heavy rainfall.

Situation in the Maggia Valley stable despite heavy rain

Despite heavy rainfall, the situation in the Maggia and Bavona valleys remained stable on Sunday.

Valais lifts flood warning for Rhone and tributaries

The canton of Valais lifted the flood warning for the Rhone and its tributaries on Sunday.

Fribourg Belluard-Bollwerk Festival reaches 5000 people again

The Belluard-Bollwerk Festival of Contemporary Art in Fribourg was once again visited by 5000 people this year.

No damage in Graubünden despite heavy rainfall

The canton of Graubünden got off lightly despite heavy rainfall on Saturday and in the night to Sunday.

In southern Ticino, 48 liters of rain per square meter fell in two hours

A lot of rain fell in Switzerland on Saturday and during the night into Sunday. So far, the extreme south has been the worst affected.

DPD and kiosk operator Valora enter into partnership

Kiosk operator Valora is increasingly competing with Swiss Post. The delivery service DPD and the retail company Valora launched a branch network for dropping off and collecting parcels, as DPD announced on Sunday.

The “Schnurri of the nation” celebrates his 75th birthday

Beni Thurnheer celebrates his 75th birthday today, Thursday. The former sports presenter and show host only reluctantly bears the title of "Schnurri of the nation".

Up to 58 millimeters of precipitation in Switzerland

Between 10 and 30 millimetres of rain have fallen across Switzerland in the last 24 hours.

Sunday, July 07, 2024

Resettlement and protective measures due to the storms, the activities of the "gray wolves" in Switzerland and the lack of sanctions against extremist Israeli settlers: this and more can be found in the Sunday newspapers.

President of the mountain cantons warns of reduced visibility

The president of the mountain cantons, Carmelia Maissen, has warned against a "short-sighted and cynical view" of the resettlement of Alpine valleys.

Lots of praise and recognition for the Swiss football team in the press

Disappointment at the result, but plenty of praise and recognition for the Swiss national football team's performance in their quarter-final match against England in Düsseldorf on Saturday evening.

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