Next week we’re being encouraged to spend an hour bird spotting, either in your garden or near your home.
Make a note of what you see and then send it to Birdlife Switzerland.
The survey has been running for ten years and last year more than 7,000 individuals and families made a note of that birds they could see.
There’s an app available to help you make an identification if you can’t tell the difference between a great tit and a sparrow.
You can get involved by visiting birdlife.ch.
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%.
