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That initiative could now be withdrawn.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.
Fire council faces investigation
Prosecutors investigating the Crans-Montana fire are now turning their attention to members of the municipal council.
A1 widening off the table
The transport minister Albert Rösti has made his priorities clear - and widening the A1 between Lausanne and Geneva is not happening anytime soon.
Is skiing now too exclusive?
Is skiing now an exclusive sport?
Aldi now to close flagship store
What’s happening with the discount supermarket Aldi in Switzerland?
Fake officers attach car dealers
Suspected fake police officers have been arrested after a series of violent robberies at autoroute service areas.
Punk fest this weekend - with a major headliner
This weekend is shaping up loud and fast in Geneva. The 5th edition of Recluses Fest kicks off tonight and Saturday at the Alhambra, with the first wave of concerts and a seriously international punk-rock lineup.
