It seems likely e-foils will remain banned on Swiss lakes.
The small surf-board like devices are fitted with an electric motor and when a certain speed is reached, they lift up on a hydrofoil.
A National Councillor from canton Valais, Philippe Nantermod, says he’s asked the Federal Council for guidance on the new machines – and the message he’s got back is that they don’t want them.
The Federal Court ruled last year that a man using an e-foil on Lake Geneva was breaking the law.
All Crans victims identified - half were under 17
Authorities in canton Valais say all victims of the New Year’s Eve fire in the resort of Crans-Montana have now been formally identified.
Flu cases grip the country
Flu cases remain high.
Geneva aiport breaks daily record - and luggage chaos follows
A chaotic scene unfolded at Geneva Airport over the weekend as thousands of pieces of luggage were left stranded due to a breakdown in the baggage delivery system as the airport dealt with an unprecedented number of daily passengers – 80,000 – a new record.
Frnech police launch ski slope drug tests
French police are deploying canine units on ski slopes in Savoie to crack down on drug use.
Egg shortage hit supermarkets
We’re in the grip of a national egg shortage.
Pre-Christmas Sunday opening - a success?
Was opening the shops in Geneva on the Sunday before Christmas a success or not? There’s a split of opinion.
