No Swimming in the Rhône just yet.
Despiute the warm weather, the river is off-limits from tomorrow to June 6.
Swimming, fishing, boating, and sports are banned along the Rhône and Arve rivers while the Verbois dam is partially emptied.
The operation, led by Geneva Industrial Services, clears sediment build-up which is essential flood prevention for areas like La Jonction.
The river will reopen once cleanup is complete, depending on the weather.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
