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The traffic jam in front of the Gotthard towards the south is growing to ten kilometers.
The traffic on the Gotthard road heading south has increased to ten kilometres on early Saturday morning.
A Colorful Basel Tattoo with Sounds from Four Continents
The Basel Tattoo celebrated its premiere on Friday with around 1000 participants.
Police in Winterthur Ends Operation Due to Suspicious Object
On Friday evening, the Winterthur police were kept busy for hours by a suspicious object.
Bönigen Receives Drainage Tunnel for 40 Million Swiss Francs
The village of Brienz in the Swiss canton of Graubünden is set to receive a nearly 40 million Swiss francs drainage tunnel to slow down the village's slide into the valley.
Train and Road Blocked in Winterthur Due to Suspicious Object
On Friday evening, the train and road traffic in Winterthur was restricted due to a suspicious object.
The couple did not engage in human trafficking according to the Zurich Higher Court.
On Friday, the Zurich Canton Supreme Court acquitted a married couple of the charge of human trafficking, but found them guilty of other charges.
Switzerland Supports Migrants in Croatia with 860,000 Francs
The Swiss government has pledged 860,000 Swiss francs to support migration structures in Croatia over the next two years.
Most Bank Employees See Image Damage from CS Debacle
Three out of four bank employees in Switzerland believe that the turmoil surrounding Credit Suisse and its takeover by UBS has damaged the reputation of banking professions.
Waiting in Line for Gotthard in the South Grows to Over Ten Kilometers
The traffic heading south through the Gotthard Tunnel has exceeded its capacity, leading to a ten kilometre long traffic jam on the A2 between Erstfeld UR and Göschenen on Friday afternoon.
Zurich Upper Court: Judgment on Human Trafficking at 16 o’clock.
Today, the Zurich Higher Court is expected to announce its verdict in the human trafficking trial (exploitation of a nanny) at 4 pm, or possibly later.
Man Dies After Accident on A16 Near Tavannes
A man died on the spot after a three-vehicle accident on the A16 near Tavannes BE on Thursday.
Race for Second Place Could Decide the Federal Council Election
The race for the second strongest party in Switzerland is heating up, with the FDP and SP neck and neck in the polls.
Man Confesses After Killing Woman in Bex
A 50-year-old Swiss man has confessed to killing a 41-year-old woman with multiple stab wounds in Bex VD at the end of April.
Expert Calls for Case Management for Young People Without Training
Thomas Bolli, director of the Swiss Education Lab at the ETH Zurich professorship for educational systems, believes that a case-management system should be put in place for those without a vocational qualification or a high school diploma.
FDP Against SVP List Alliance with Groups Such as Mass-Voll
The FDP has expressed its opposition to any list connections between the SVP and citizen movements such as the Corona-Massnahmen-kritischen Mass-Voll.
All Bans Lifted After Major Fire in Vétroz, Valais
One week after a major fire at an industrial hall in Vétroz, Valais, authorities have lifted a range of restrictions, including the ban on grazing and harvesting forage.
The Investigation Commission for CS Merger is at Work.
The Parliamentary Investigation Commission (PUK) into the CS Notfusion held its first official session.
Thunderstorms Lead to Tens of Thousands of Lightning Strikes and Hail Damage
The last few days have seen severe thunderstorms and hail damage across Switzerland.

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