A man died yesterday afternoon when he fell from a leisure boat on Lake Geneva.
The man was on the boat near the Eaux-Vives landing stage when he fell. He hit his head on the engine before falling into the water.
Geneva police say resuscitation attempts were made at the time – but he was declared dead at the scene.
An investigation is underway.
Press hails Eurovision
A year in the planning and now it’s all over. The Eurovision Song Contest reached its crescendo on Saturday night – Austria won and Switzerland came 10th.
Voters say yes to more solar power
Geneva voters have given the green light to massively extend solar power in the canton.
Geneva tax initiative fails badly
Geneva voters have roundly rejected the idea that residents’ communal taxes should be only for the commune where they live and not be shared with their place of work.
Two die in Eiger avalanche
Two people have died and a five more injured after an avalanche on the Eiger on Saturday.
Cantons call for better border transport
Five cantons – all with external borders - are calling on the Federal Council to prioritize transport links with neighbouring countries.
Retirement age rise off the table - for now
The government is reassuring people a rise in the retirement age is off the table – for the moment at least.
