Following Vaud and Valais, Geneva has banned the use of pyrotechnic devices inside all bars, restaurants and entertainment venues.
The decision was announced by the State Council yesterday, citing safety concerns after the deadly fire in Crans-Montana.
Authorities say the ban is a precautionary measure and have ordered a broader review of fire-safety rules.
A circular will also be sent to some 4,000 venue operators urging stricter checks, with targeted inspections due to begin shortly.
Lake crossings in danger for commuters
Daily commuters on the Lausanne–Évian ferry could see crossings cut from mid-December, after elected officials in Évian refused to pay their share of the service
Retiree vote getting closer
Switzerland's retirees could make or break the 29 November vote on raising VAT to fund the 13th AVS pension
Maximum working hours for nurses
Nurses could see their maximum working week drop from 50 to 45 hours after all
EU nationals could be charged to settle in Switzerland
Switzerland is moving closer to charging EU nationals thousands of francs for the right to settle in the country
ILO protest in Geneva
Nearly 300 International Labour Organization employees and retirees protested inside the organisation's Geneva headquarters yesterday, in an unprecedented move against job cuts
Avalanche risk concerns heading into winter
Early snow landing on still-warm ground after the record-hot summer could raise avalanche risks across the Swiss Alps
