No Swimming in the Rhône just yet.
Despiute the warm weather, the river is off-limits from tomorrow to June 6 at the latest.
Swimming, fishing, boating, and sports are banned along the Rhône and Arve rivers while the Verbois dam is partially emptied.
The operation, led by Geneva Industrial Services, clears sediment buildup—essential flood prevention for areas like La Jonction.
The river will reopen once cleanup is complete, depending on the weather.
Geneva police shoot dead knifeman
Geneva police shot dead a man in the Paquis district yesterday afternoon.
First Eurovision semi-final last night.
The first semifinal of the Eurovision Song Contest was held last night in Basel.
Social attitudes changing
Social attitudes to same sex parenting are changing fast in Switzerland.
Couple refused passport as they don't have friends
A Dutch couple living near Zurich have been refused citizenship as the local municipality believe they haven’t made enough Swiss friends.
Gotthard pass to open Friday
Good news for drivers wanting to cross the Alps – the Gotthard Pass will open this Friday.
Teen girl found murdered in Aargau
A teenage girl was killed on Sunday in Berikon, canton Aargau.
