Swimming in Lake Geneva has been banned in Vengeron and Pregny-Chambésy after a sewerage pipe burst.
The decision was made by the cantonal medical service after E.coli hit dangerous levels.
The pipes were damaged by building works near the airport. As soon as the damage was discovered, waste pumping was stopped and the emergency services started a dilution operation.
Authorities stress there’s no danger to drinking water.
Cassis statement under fire
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is under fire from several parliamentarians for comments equating violations of international law by both Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
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Elderly woman trampled to death by cows
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Homeopathy could be removed from health insurance
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Automatic anti-jam system starts on A1
An automated system designed to cut traffic jams on the autoroutes is being rolled out on the A1 between Geneva and Lausanne.
Taxi drivers protest Uber - again
More than 150 Geneva taxi drivers protested yesterday in the middle of the city, claiming that Uber is operating illegally and should be banned.
