Stories from Wallis · Switzerland

Two bridges have been damaged due to rising water levels. Two hiking trails in the Lötschental valley in Wallis have been closed following a debris flow. The rockslide damaged a Swiss glacier.

The canton of Wallis is refusing to pay medical bills for patients, citing that international insurance falls under European regulations not within the canton's jurisdiction. This stance has caused significant misunderstanding and frustration on the Italian side, which expects Wallis to cover these expenses. The situation highlights a jurisdictional dispute over healthcare costs.