No one won the Euromillions lottery last night. The prize of CHF 236m is still there to be taken.
The jackpot won’t rise for next week. The extra funds will now flow into the second prize draw – where there is always at least one winner.
Nine people won the second prize last night – they each got a useful CHF 2m each.
Switzerland’s been in the grip of lottery fever for the last few days – that looks set to continue.
Switzerland through to quarters
Switzerland is through to the World Cup quarter finals after beating Colombia in a penalty shoot out.
Heat alerts for rest of week
MeteoSuisse has issued a level-three heatwave warning for most of French-speaking areas from today, with the new wave now set to run until Sunday.
Mont-Blanc glaciers melting fast
The Mont-Blanc glaciers, just over an hour from Geneva, are melting a month ahead of schedule after a low-snow winter and June's record heatwave.
Drugged rape victims could get better insurance cover
Victims of chemical-submission rape should be covered by accident insurance under a Federal Council plan that has won broad backing in consultation.
Laid off UN workers struggle in private sector
More than 1,300 aid workers, consultants and UN staff have been laid off in Geneva since the start of 2025, as US funding cuts and the UN80 reform ripple through International Geneva.
House prices rise further
Swiss residential property has become more expensive again, with apartment asking prices up 4.5% over the year and single-family homes up 3.1%.
