Yesterday’s heavy rain caused a landslide in the middle of Lausanne, closing a road.
The narrow and steep Chemin du Levant was cut off after mud and rocks crashed to the road.
There was also cellar floodings leading to the fire service to be called out 19 times in the morning.
But authorities say there were no injuries, nor any major damage.
Geneva uses its business heft in Washington
More details are now emerging of a meeting in Washington with Donald Trump and Swiss business leaders.
Business leaders warn of inheritance vote
The leaders of two business groups in the region are coming out strongly against the ‘For the Future’ initiative which is proposing a 50% tax on all inheritances over CHF 50m.
Federal councillor booed in Geneva
Federal Councillor Martin Pfister faced loud protests at the University of Geneva yesterday evening.
Swiss/French police investigate brutal murder
A gruesome cross-border investigation is unfolding between Switzerland and France.
Cyclist injured - and then fined
A Geneva cyclist who was badly injured after her tyre was caught in a tram line has been given something else to be sore about – a large fine.
Call for special courts for child custody
In Switzerland, a child is abducted every two to three days, according to official statistics.
