Geneva is looking to relax its rules in where solar panels can be installed.
Currently there are restrictions on installing panels on older buildings that may have a heritage protection order in place.
It’s published a consultation document which is looking to allow more flexibility.
The canton says it’s not in reaction to recent legal setbacks where courts have ruled in favour of home owners with solar panels.
In the past, judges have said the canton is enforcing the rules too strictly.
Massive heatwave coming
We’re heading for an extreme heatwave this week, with meteorologists warning temperatures could climb above 40.
Russia says Switzerland is not neutral
Russia is publicly attacking Switzerland's neutrality just two months before Swiss voters decide whether to enshrine it in the Constitution.
Switzerland may rethink Infantino support
The Swiss Football Association is rethinking its support for FIFA president Gianni Infantino after the controversies of the recent World Cup.
Watch makers fight against US tariffs
Switzerland's watch industry is pushing Washington for an exemption from the new 12.5% US tariff that took effect on Friday.
Thousands suffering from long covid
Six years after the pandemic, around 400,000 are still living with long Covid, and most of the specialist clinics that treated them have closed.
Paléo ends on a high
The 49th Paléo Festival ended on a high, attracting 250,000 people over six days.
