Here you will find more information about the federal referendum on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
Efforts to combat the spread of the tiger mosquito are continuing.
Here youwill find the flyer on eliminating egg-laying sites and reporting suspected cases, as per the announcement from the Canton of Valais.
After spreading to several cantons since 2003, the tiger mosquito appeared in the Valais region for the first time in 2019. It is particularly undesirable because, unlike native species, it is active during the day .
On Sunday, June 14, 2026, the voters of the municipality of Visp made the following decision:
All official fire pits in the municipalities of Ausserberg, Baltschieder, Eggerberg, Lalden, and Visp have been closed due to Forest Fire Alert Level 4, following a decision by the regional fire commission, and may not be used until further notice.
Electric and gas grills are still permitted, even near forests. These do not produce flying sparks when in use.
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Every year, municipalities must report the number of vacant apartments to the Federal Statistical Office (FSO).