A new system called 'Bibo' aims to simplify travelling on public transport in Switzerland. The app automatically recognises when someone is on a bus, train or tram and charges the correct fare at the end of the journey. The industry organisation Alli...

Nicolas Féraud is being questioned by the Valais public prosecutor for the first time on Monday in connection with the tragic bar fire on January 1. He is the eighth of nine defendants to be questioned in the case. "This hearing means that it has ta...

Flight connections in Switzerland are likely to be cancelled again owing to the Lufthansa strike announced for Monday and Tuesday. +Get the most important news from Switzerland in your inbox On Friday, several connections to and from Germany were can...

The Ice Hockey World Championships taking place in Zurich and Fribourg in May are helping Zurich hotels to cushion the loss of overnight stays caused by the conflict in the Middle East. Hotels near the stadiums and in the city centre are benefiting i...

The 17th Zermatt Unplugged has attracted more than 35,000 visitors over the past five days. International artists such as Herbert Grönemeyer, Emeli Sandé and Placebo performed at various venues in the Valais mountain village. +Get the most importan...