Hidden beneath the surface of Lake Geneva, a major engineering project is underway.
A new fibre optic cable is being laid between Geneva and Villeneuve to boost capacity as demand for data continues to soar.
Underwater robots are preparing the lakebed before divers install the cable, working 40 metres down with just 15 minutes on the bottom.
Backed by telecom operators and public authorities, the more than CHF 10m project is expected to be in service by October.
More jihadist cases reach court
Switzerland's federal prosecutor is running 140 investigations into suspected jihadist terrorism — the highest figure ever recorded.
Geneva activates heat alerts - again
Geneva has reactivated its extreme heat plan as scorching temperatures return.
Be careful watching eclipse
With tomorrow’s partial solar eclipse, safety experts are urging observers to wear only certified eclipse glasses — and to leave the photography to professionals.
Many hikers need rescuing
Nearly 4,000 people needed help in the mountains last year — a record.
Plants bloom in lake
Lake Geneva is being taken over by an explosion of aquatic plants this summer.
'On the Water Festival' great success
Nearly 3,000 people took to Lake Geneva on Saturday for the second edition of the ‘On The Water Geneva Festival’ — dancing from their boats to music blasted out in 360 degrees from a floating barge.
