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.
Parliament rejects WHO alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
Cyclist dies near the UN
A cyclist died after an accident near the UN yesterday.
Govt may buy fewer F-35s due to cost
Switzerland will not purchase all 36 American F-35 fighter jets originally planned, the Federal Council decided Friday.
Amnesty slams Bern police
Amnesty International is strongly criticising the police response to last October’s unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern.
Two men given house arrest after stealing vignettes
Two men, aged 32 and 33, working at the printing works that makes the autoroute vignettes have been given house arrest and a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing the stickers and selling them online.
What's likely under the tree this year?
Shoppers looking for the perfect gift this holiday season are turning to tech and toys, according to Galaxus.
