The Jet d’eau will now run to its normal schedule – when it gets switched back on again after its annual servicing.
The canton has decided that the energy situation is not urgent enough that the famous landmark has to have its hours cut back.
State councillor, Antonio Hodgers added that many members of the cantonal government weren’t actually convinced shortening the hours the fountain operated was strictly necessary anyway.
Fire death toll ticks up
The death toll from the Crans-Montana fire has ticked up by one after an 18 year old man died at the University Hospital Zurich on Saturday.
Carnivals bring in stricter safety rules
Following last month’s tragedy in Crans-Montana, carnivals across Switzerland are tightening fire safety.
Geneva gets windfall from SNB
Canton Geneva is getting a windfall from the central bank.
Winegrowers face another blow
Swiss winegrowers are facing another blow.
Thousands march in support of the Kurds
Several thousand people took to the streets of Bern on Saturday in support of the Kurdish region in northern Syria.
Cold weather and strong wind warning
Forecasters are warning of strong winds and bitter cold coming in central and eastern parts of the country.
