A bolt of lightning struck a tree during yesterday’s storm in Geneva.
The large fir tree on Avenue du Bouchet in Petit-Saconnex was blown apart – scattering branches across the road. One hit a nearby bus stop and broke the glass.
A local resident told the Tribune de Genève that she could smell smoke and soot entered her home.
The tree will have to be felled.
There were also floods across the city – but the city’s fire department says they were small and under control.
Voters to make major decisions this weekend
Voters head to the polls this weekend to decide two closely watched national issues.
Moves to toughen juvenile justice
There are moves to toughen up how courts can deal with juvenile offenders, including giving more leeway to treat a young offender as an adult.
New Geneva school already full
A brand-new Geneva school is already full.
Mpox infections on the rise
Health authorities here are reporting a rise in mpox infections this year, mirroring trends seen elsewhere in Europe.
Possible relief for over debt
Parliament has approved a new right to debt erasure for the chronically indebted.
Border closures and checks start today
Cross border commuters face heavy delays from today as border checks and closures start, due to increased security measures ahead of the G7 summit.
