Yesterday’s siren test is being hailed a success with 99% working well. essages.
The same result as last year - but the year before, the figure was 98% - which was considered problematic.
There are 5,000 fixed sirens and a further 2,200 mobile units.
The test is run by the Federal Office for the Protection of the Population.
At the same time, anyone who had downloaded the AlertSuisse app also received test m
Man drowns in Rhone after fight
A man has drowned in the Rhône River in Geneva after falling into the water during a fight near the Usine night club.
Govt allows US humanitarian overflights during Iran war
Three American military aircraft involved in the war in Iran have been granted permission to use Swiss airspace.
Concern as govt raises health insurance deductible
The Swiss Trade Union Federation has condemned a federal plan to raise the minimum health insurance deductible from 300 to 400 francs.
Geneva to pedestrianize large areas of Rive
The City of Geneva has given the go ahead to pedestrianize large areas of Rive.
Summer camps can be tax deductable
The Federal Court has ruled that children’s summer camps can qualify as tax-deductible childcare. The decision overturns a challenge by Geneva’s tax authorities.
Call to end first class on trains
A petition has been launched calling for the abolition of first-class on trains.
