President Ignazio Cassis is pouring cold water on some media speculation that there could be peace talks between Ukraine and Russia in Geneva this week. He says that’s purely media speculation.
The UN Human Rights Council starts its meeting in Geneva today – and the Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov is listed as attending.
Cassis says he has spoken to his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelensky, who has asked Bern to act as mediator.
But Cassis says there’s a long way to go.
Bacteria warning in lakes
Sunny skies and temperatures approaching 30 degrees are expected this weekend, making lakes and rivers popular destinations across. But authorities canton Vaud are warning swimmers about a very real risk: cyanobacteria, which can spread rapidly in warm, still water.
Vengeron beach opens
The Vengeron beach has reopened after being closed since Tuesday due to pollution linked to a ruptured sewage pipe near Geneva Airport.
Nyon family suffers frightening attack
A family in Nyon had a terrifying ordeal when several hooded intruders broke into their house and forced them to open the safe earlier this week.
Lausanne at forefront on antibiotic resistance research
Lausanne is positioning itself at the forefront of fighting antibiotic resistance.
Luxury shoemaker ends Swiss production
Swiss luxury shoemaker Bally is ending shoe production in Switzerland.
Speed camera vandal spared prison
A 52-year-old man from Aargau has avoided prison despite carrying out a major vandalism campaign across Zurich.
