A large chestnut tree in the Jardin Anglais in Geneva had to be chopped down yesterday when it developed a crack.
Authorities were worried it could collapse at any time. The Christmas market is being set up in the area at the moment and it was considered dangerous.
The 15-meter-high tree was close to the famous flower clock and the road.
Experts from the city’s park’s department called on the fire department to cut it down urgently.
Cold war facilities to be re-opened
With the uncertain security situation in Europe, Switzerland is bringing back some cold war facilities and stopping the decommissioning of bunkers and fortifications.
Red tape scuppers Divonne development
The potential re-development of the Chateau de Divonne has been called off, angering the town’s mayor.
Call to end roadwork speed cameras
Should speed cameras be removed during roadworks?
Swiss/French border to shift - a little
Switzerland and France are tweaking their shared border a little.
French football club bans its own fans
An amateur football club in France has had enough of its own fans.
Lynx found shot
Gamekeepers in canton Fribourg are hunting down the person who shot and killed a female lynx.
