The Jet d’Eau will soon take a break.
From the end of the month, the landmark will be shut down for five weeks as the city’s Industrial Services carry out annual maintenance on its pumps, valves, and lighting system.
At the same time, the Eaux-Vives lighthouse at the end of the pier will undergo heritage restoration work.
The fountain is set to resume partial operation on November 22nd, with a delayed start at noon on weekdays.
Full operation should return by December 3rd.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
