The Geneva Grand Council has voted to lift many restrictions on fitting solar panels on roofs.
The vote was in response by an initiative by the Green Liberals which is pushing for compulsory solar panels. That was seen as a step too far.
That initiative could now be withdrawn.
Even with the new lighter rule, it’s thought that most roofs in the canton don’t need permission anyway.
The canton has a target to have 30% of electricity produced by solar panels.
Trees down, power out across western Switzerland
Western parts of the country are picking up the pieces after storm Benjamin swept through the region yesterday.
Police frank about French crime wave
Two gun shops in the Lausanne area have been hit by French robbers within a week.
Skiing to be more expensive this season
Skiers in Switzerland will pay a little more this winter.
Thousands struggle with basic skills
In Switzerland, about 15% of adults struggle with basic reading, math, and problem-solving skills - that’s roughly 850,000 people.
Army sergeant throws cat at recruits
A shocking video from a Swiss barracks in Lenzburg, canton Aargau, has sparked outrage.
Clock change sends people to the ER
Clocks change at the end of the week - and it could be dangerous - as it sends more people to hospital.
