Melting snow moves Swiss border into Italy

Switzerland has expanded its borders at Italy’s expense because of melting glaciers in the high Alps.

Switzerland has expanded its borders at Italy’s expense because of melting glaciers in the high Alps.

The Swiss government today approved shifting the borders up to 150 yards into Italian territory in some areas.

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