Geneva’s Escalade Race is breaking records yet again.
Nearly 60,000 runners have signed up for the 47th edition on December 6th and 7th, a 4.4 percent increase over last year, despite a cap.
Organizers say interest remains strong, proof that running is booming.
Start times have been spread throughout Saturday to avoid cancelling races and add two extra starts.
Participants range from ages four to ninety-three, with women making up just over half of all runners.
Emergency heat plans in effect from today
Geneva is reactivating its heatwave plan from today as another spell of high temperatures is forecast to last until at least next Monday.
Air conditioners run out
Retailers are warning of a nationwide shortage of air conditioners and fans, as households race to buy cooling gear before the next heatwave.
More kids suffer from abuse
A record number of children were treated for abuse last year, according to figures released by the Swiss Society of Paediatrics.
Geneva airport at centre of easyJet takeover
Geneva Airport is at the heart of a multi-billion-franc takeover battle for EasyJet.
5 charged after Alain Prost robbery
French investigators have charged five people over the violent home robbery of Formula One champion Alain Prost at his Nyon villa in May.
Job hunter docked benefit for volunteering
A Vaud jobseeker who volunteered at the Caribana festival last month has been docked CHF 660.- in unemployment benefits, after his fund ruled the work did not count as real volunteering.
