You know the saying: everything in Switzerland is determined by cantons. This includes extreme weather events as well.

Is Switzerland really the richest country in the world, and why are many dairy foods missing from Migros — these are among the news that The Local reported this week.

Short, intense summer rainfall in Alpine regions is likely to become more frequent and severe in the future because of global ...

Cantonal police in French-speaking areas of Switzerland have seen a sharp rise in so-called "fake police officer" scams. This ...

Summer holidays are nearly here and you may be getting ready to travel abroad. Here is what you should take with you if you ...

Parliament approves the new version of electronic ID; stalking will become a criminal offence in Switzerland; and other news ...