The heat is now hitting the country's dairy herds, with cows producing less milk as they burn extra energy to stay cool.
The Swiss Farmers' Union says cattle enter serious heat stress at 25 degrees, and severe stress above 28.
Farmers are running fans and misters in barns, keeping herds indoors during the day and drawing on winter hay stocks weeks early.
More jihadist cases reach court
Switzerland's federal prosecutor is running 140 investigations into suspected jihadist terrorism — the highest figure ever recorded.
Geneva activates heat alerts - again
Geneva has reactivated its extreme heat plan as scorching temperatures return.
Be careful watching eclipse
With tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse, safety experts are urging observers to wear only certified eclipse glasses — and to leave the photography to professionals.
Many hikers need rescuing
Nearly 4,000 people needed help in the mountains last year — a record.
Plants bloom in lake
Lake Geneva is being taken over by an explosion of aquatic plants this summer.
'On the Water Festival' great success
Nearly 3,000 people took to Lake Geneva on Saturday for the second edition of the ‘On The Water Geneva Festival’ — dancing from their boats to music blasted out in 360 degrees from a floating barge.
