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.
Govt ready to step in on train staff attacks
Swiss Federal Railways says assaults on train staff remain a daily reality - and it seems the government is ready to step in.
Police have to disclose nationality of offenders
Switzerland’s Senate has voted to require police to systematically mention the nationality of suspects when communicating about crimes.
Valais bar association says no new fire laws are needed
The association that represents bars and restaurants in canon Valais - GastroValais - has caused outrage by writing to all cantonal parliamentarians saying no new safety fire laws are needed.
Major Swiss firm to cut jobs
The Swiss logistics firm - Kühne+Nagel - says it will have to lay off 2,000 staff. Around 1,000 more than previously believed.
Post your ballots on time
If you’re voting by post this weekend - get your ballot in the mail.
This winter was significantly warmer than average
MeteoSwiss says the winter was significantly warmer than average, despite dense fog on the Swiss Plateau in December and a bitterly cold start to the year.
