Canton Geneva has issued a forest fire alert – it’s raised the level to three, out of five.
While the move doesn’t ban all open fires, yet, the canton is urging caution.
Fires are now forbidden outside designated areas.
Similar alerts are also in force in other cantons, such as Valais.
The recent hot weather, coupled with gusts of wind, make the situation very dangerous at the moment, say authorities.
G7 border closures revealed
More details have been released about security during the G7 meeting in Evian next month.
Too many health checks are counterproductive
Too many health checks can be counter productive - and expensive.
Racial discrimination rises
Racial discrimination is on the rise - and the problems are mainly in schools.
New legal partnership being discussed
Switzerland could soon introduce a legal partnership status for unmarried couples, similar to the French PACS system.
Infomaniak protects itself from takeover
Geneva-based cloud provider Infomaniak has transferred majority control of the company to a public-interest foundation.
Vote to make leaving army harder
In addition to the anti-immigration vote next month - the people are also being asked if it should be harder for those serving in the military to move into civil protection.
