The French nuclear inspectorate has issued a damning report on the Bugey power plant – which is only 70 km away from Geneva.
It says its four 900 megawatt reactors are degraded and vulnerable to breakdown and failure.
The report also adds there are procedural problems on testing and maintenance – and issues on getting spare parts.
Switzerland has long been fighting with the French on extending operations at the aging plant.
Geneva students join protest
Student demonstrations in support of Gaza are spreading.
TPG stike averted
A strike threatened by public transport workers in Geneva has been averted after unions and management struck an agreement.
Fraudsters face charges after tip-off
Quick thinking by an elderly man in canton Zurich has netted a group of fraudsters and police have recovered half a million francs in cash.
Locals rally round bakery after fire
Owners of an historic bakery in canton Appenzell Innerhoden are hailing the support of the local community to get their business back up and running.
Valais attracts business from other cantons
Inter-cantonal competition for businesses can be a cut throat operation.
Could women join the Swiss Guards?
For the first time in 500 years, women may be allowed to join the Swiss Guards charged with protecting the Pope at the Vatican.
