Three inmates attempted to escape from Sion prison on Sunday morning. Their capture required a major police operation. In circumstances that have yet to be determined, the three inmates managed to climb onto the roof of the establishment at around 8....

Healthcare spending in Switzerland could rise steeply to more than CHF160 billion a year ($200 billion) by 2040, according to Deloitte Switzerland. But by focusing on prevention and technology, it would be possible to reduce the bill by CHF30 billion...

The director of the Swiss Federal Office for the Environment (FOEN) has warned of increasing climate-related risks in Switzerland in an interview with SonntagsBlick on Sunday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox "Natural hazar...

The start of the summer holidays saw long traffic jams in front of the Gotthard tunnel on Saturday. Queues of traffic between Erstfeld and Göschenen in canton Uri were up to 11 kilometres long early in the morning. +Get the most important news from ...

Valais authorities have ordered the closure of Switzerland's highest campsite in Arolla due to the risks of mudslides. The decision was made at the beginning of July following an appeal by the campsite owners. +Get the most important news from Switze...