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Föhn storm over – but problems on the roads and railways continue

After the end of the Föhn storm over the Alps, several railroads in Switzerland were able to resume operations on Easter Monday.

No car transport on the Furka until at least Tuesday

Car transportation on the Furka between Realp UR and Oberwald VS will remain suspended until at least Tuesday morning.

Hundreds protest against rearmament at Bern Easter march

Around 500 people demonstrated for peace in Bern on Easter Monday. "Demilitarization instead of rearmament" was the motto of this year's Easter march.

From the SBB radio station on trains to the tax on buzzwords

In Switzerland, the media and institutions pranked their readers on April 1, sometimes with untrue reports.

Partly high avalanche danger in the southern Alps

Lots of fresh snow and gale-force winds have caused considerable avalanche danger in southern Alpine regions in Austria and Switzerland.

Swiss plane turns back because of a renited passenger

A captain of the airline Swiss aborted a flight to Zurich on Sunday because of an abusive passenger.

Why April Fools’ jokes are having a hard time today

"Today is the first of April, so send the jester wherever you want" - the April Fool's joke used to be an established custom in most Western European countries.

From new boarding methods at the airport to the tax on buzzwords

In Switzerland, the media and institutions pranked their readers on April 1, sometimes with untrue reports.

Over 200 liters of rain per square meter in certain regions of Ticino

On Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter, a total of over 200 liters of precipitation per square meter fell in certain regions of Ticino.

Uri cantonal police take positive stock of Gotthard dosing system

After the Easter traffic to the south, the cantonal police in Uri have drawn a positive balance of their metering system in front of the Gotthard road tunnel.

Federal Council strives for a Swiss solution for expenses

Expenses are causing heated discussions in the negotiations between Switzerland and the EU.

Poor marks for the Plant Protection Products Ordinance

The total revision of the Plant Protection Products Ordinance receives poor marks in the consultation process.

Railroad line from Ticino to the north open again after interruption

The Bellinzona TI - Erstfeld UR railroad line was reopened early on Easter Monday after an interruption.

Wind blows through Lugano TI at 98 km/h

It was stormy in Ticino early Monday morning: SRF Meteo measured a gust of 98 km/h in Lugano TI.

Rider assistance systems and e-bike speedometer become mandatory

From April 1, additional regulations will apply to vehicles: new cars must be equipped with driver assistance systems and an accident data recorder.

Train line from Lugano TI to Zurich and Basel interrupted

Bad news for Easter returnees: train services on the Bellinzona - Erstfeld line between Faido TI and Airolo TI were interrupted on Monday night due to the risk of avalanches.

Irishman O’Flaherty new Commissioner for Human Rights at the Council of Europe

Irishman Michael O'Flaherty is the Council of Europe's new Commissioner for Human Rights.

Avalanche and flood risk in the south of Switzerland

Heavy rainfall in the south of Switzerland increased the risk of avalanches and flooding on Sunday.

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