Geneva police are urging swimmers to be sensible and avoid jumping off the high bridges.
A man is in hospital after leaping off the 28-meter-high railway bridge over the Rhone at Jonction on Friday afternoon.
The 24-year-old is seriously injured.
Police say many are tempted as the videos are posted on social media. But they point out, not only is it dangerous, it’s also illegal.
Swiss sea link cut-off
Switzerland's main waterway link to the sea is barely navigable, with the Rhine so low near the German town of Kaub that the river is almost splitting in two.
Water tensions rise with Italy
Tensions are rising between Switzerland and Italy over water, as Lake Maggiore in Ticino approaches a historic low.
Russia spreads lies hoping to sway vote
Swiss intelligence is warning of a targeted Russian campaign to influence the 27 September neutrality vote.
Migros recalls chicken cutlets
Migros is recalling breaded chicken cutlets sold nationwide after a labelling error left them with the wrong use-by date. The packets show 2 October, but the correct date is 28 August.
Geneva aims to attract more film and TV production
Geneva is launching a new incentive programme to attract more film and television productions to the canton.
More jihadist cases reach court
Switzerland's federal prosecutor is running 140 investigations into suspected jihadist terrorism — the highest figure ever recorded.
