Seven hit in lightning strike on soccer field
Seven people were hit in a lightning strike during a soccer game on Sunday, as heavy rain over the weekend broke Switzerland's recent dry spell.
Day: May 16, 2011
Zurich voters reject suicide clinic curbs
Voters in the Swiss region of Zurich, which has become known as a hub for "death tourism", voted on Sunday against plans to restrict assisted suicide to local residents.
Plans for second Gotthard tunnel rejected
Voters in Canton Uri have rejected the planned construction of a second road tunnel under the Gotthard massif, a non-governmental group said.
Beavers buzzing in Bernese waters
An influx of beavers is causing trouble in the Bern area, with their constant digging posing a threat to buildings and trees.