Europe Switzerland The suicide rate among older people in Switzerland has reached record levels, the main reason being euthanasia, while the suicide rate among younger population has fallen around 30% in the past two decades
Europe Switzerland Freshwater jellyfish have been found in the Rheinauen lake in Trimmis, in Canton Graubünden; a non-venomous species, it poses no threats to swimmers
Europe Switzerland Basel residents who permanently unregister their vehicle will receive the equivalent of CHF1.500 (about $1.890) in credit for public transport, car-sharing or bike purchase; program will run for two years and will fund 400 environmental bonuses
Europe Switzerland Employees's nominal wages in Switzerland have risen by 2,3% in the current year, a percentage, higher than the expected inflation rate, that should have a direct benefit on actual wallets according to the Federal Statistical Office
Europe Switzerland The Prélaz district of Lausanne, where a teenager fleeing from the police on a stolen scooter died, experienced night of rioting.; as youth clashed with the police, seven people in two days were arrested