G7 protest becomes violent

Monday, 15 June 2026 06:30

Geneva remains on edge after anti-G7 demonstrations descended into violence ahead of the summit in neighbouring Evian yesterday evening.

An estimated 20,000 people joined what began as an authorised protest, but clashes erupted as night fell.

A Tesla was set on fire, bank and UN buildings were damaged, and protesters threw stones, bottles and fireworks at police.

Police responded with tear gas and water cannon, making several arrests.

A blockade was set up on the Avenue de France and police managed to corral around 200 protestors and released them slowly after ID checks.

Authorities have since withdrawn authorisation for further demonstrations.

More from Bitesize News

Ski resorts popular this summer

Many of us are choosing to have our sumer vacations in ski resorts - as they’re cooler.
Heatwaves force construction rethink

Three heatwaves in a matter of weeks are pushing architecture schools to rethink how they train the next generation.
Customs warn of bringing back fake goods

Swiss customs are reminding holidaymakers what not to bring back this summer.
Swiss firefighters replaced in France

The 34 firefighters from French speaking Switzerland deployed to fight the French wildfires are back home, exhausted after a week of fighting fires of rare intensity.
Cities remain dangerous for cyclists

Cities remain particularly dangerous for cyclists, according to a new analysis of federal accident data.
Govt looks to cut forest protection

The Federal Council is scrapping the CHF 25 million a year that Parliament voted to help forests adapt to climate change, despite two clear parliamentary decisions.