Legal uncertainty is preventing authorities from clearing camps built by the homeless in Geneva.
Many have become a permanent presence on sidewalks and in public spaces, notably on Rue De-Candolle, at Place des Alpes, and in the Parc Geisendorf.
Mattresses, bags and rubbish have piled up for months.
But since the autumn city clean-up operations have been suspended. Authorities cite ongoing legal analysis over how to distinguish waste from personal belongings.
Hottest summer ever
MétéoSuisse has confirmed that summer 2026 was the hottest ever recorded in Switzerland
Vaud celebrates international music star
The Vaud town of Morges is looking back at the February 1988 night that launched Céline Dion's international career
Zurich HB wins another award
Zurich has topped Europe's biggest station ranking for the fifth year in a row
Another controversial vote at end of September
Switzerland is heading for another polarising ballot on 27 September
US tourism from Switzerland slumps
Fewer people in Switzerland want to fly to the United States
Home hunting even more challenging
Finding a home in Switzerland has just become harder still
