The cold snap looks set to cost wine growers and fruit farmers heavily. The agricultural insurance company, Schweizer Hagel, says around 350 farms are claiming for losses. The cost could be as high as CHF 5m.
The cold snap in April killed budding crops which had been tempted out due to a warm March.
The Swiss Fruit Association says there’s been significant damage to apricots, cherries and plums.
The last time cold weather caused such damage was in 2017.
Geneva roads to be closed for May 1st marches
Geneva police say the centre of town will be disrupted later today for May 1st marches.
Pollen season underway
Pollen season is now underway – according to the Swiss Allergy Centre.
Ultra Servette supporters banned this weekend
Following crowd trouble after last weekend’s football match between Winterthur and Servette authorities have clamped down on so called ‘Ultra-Supporters.’
New initiative to legalise cannabis growing
A new people’s initiative has been launched to allow people to grow cannabis.
Had any jewellery stolen?
Police in canton Thurgau have launched an appeal to anyone who’s had jewellery and watches stolen.
Geneva releases over CHF 1m for Women's Euro 2025
The City of Geneva has released just over a million francs to support next year’s Women’s Euro Football Championship which is being held in Switzerland.
