Geneva and Vaud are activating their heatwave plans from today as temperatures could climb to 37 over the next couple of days.
The two cantons are deploying support for vulnerable residents — phone outreach, home visits, and reinforced protection in care homes and hospitals.
Health authorities are urging everyone to drink at least 1.5 litres a day, avoid the midday sun, and check on elderly neighbours and small children.
More jihadist cases reach court
Switzerland's federal prosecutor is running 140 investigations into suspected jihadist terrorism — the highest figure ever recorded.
Geneva activates heat alerts - again
Geneva has reactivated its extreme heat plan as scorching temperatures return.
Be careful watching eclipse
With tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse, safety experts are urging observers to wear only certified eclipse glasses — and to leave the photography to professionals.
Many hikers need rescuing
Nearly 4,000 people needed help in the mountains last year — a record.
Plants bloom in lake
Lake Geneva is being taken over by an explosion of aquatic plants this summer.
'On the Water Festival' great success
Nearly 3,000 people took to Lake Geneva on Saturday for the second edition of the ‘On The Water Geneva Festival’ — dancing from their boats to music blasted out in 360 degrees from a floating barge.
