It was the hottest day of the month in Geneva yesterday – a measurement taken at the airport showed 39.3.
But the absolute record remains intact – that was in July 2015 when it hit 39.7 in Geneva.
Other records are being beaten, it was the hottest in Nyon yesterday – reaching 38.5, half a degree more than the previous record set in 2015.
The river water is hotting up – the Rhone, measured at the Halle de l’Ile, reached 27. That’s one of the highest readings since 1998.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
