Around 1,000 anti-fascist protestors marched through Geneva on Saturday, saying the strength of far-right parties in Europe is worrying and should be fought against.
Many told the press they see what’s happening in France and Italy and are concerned for the future.
The marchers were also commemorating the November 1932 shooting on the Plainpalais when the army opened fire on anti-fascist protestors, killing 13 and wounding 65.
This time the police say there was no trouble.
Total fire ban in many cantons
Cantons Geneva, Valais, Fribourg, Zurich, Glarus and Schwyz have all imposed total fire bans as the drought pushes wildfire risk into the "high" or "very high" range across most of the country.
Cows brought down from mountains early
Fribourg dairy farmers are being forced to bring their cows down from the mountains months ahead of schedule, as the drought leaves nothing left to graze.
Man killed by suspected illegal road racers
There’s growing anger following the death of a 30 year old motorcyclist over the weekend.
Women rally against growing femicide cases
Dozens of women rallied in Bellinzona on Tuesday evening to protest domestic violence, after Ticino recorded its third femicide of the year on 9 July.
Hot weather means more drownings
More than 20 people have already drowned in Switzerland this summer, yet the mood along Lake Geneva's shores remains untroubled.
Another heatwave next week
Another heat wave is on the horizon. Our break from extreme heat will continue until Friday, with sunshine and temperatures between 26 and 29 degrees.
