Storms yesterday afternoon caused some damage across French speaking regions.
Police say they received hundreds of calls at about 5.30 yesterday.
The main affected areas were around canton Fribourg, with reports of roofs being blown off and scaffolding damaged.
Winds of 135 kph were recorded around Lake Geneva, and trees uprooted in Saint-Prex in canton Vaud.
A kayaker on Lake Neuchatel was rescued by emergency services after winds blew him away from shore.
There were no reports of injuries.
French/Swiss crime network smashed
A major cross-border criminal network targeting Switzerland has been dismantled following a joint investigation by French and Swiss authorities.
Zurich commuters face transport upheaval
More than 800,000 people rely on Zurich’s public transport every day, and from today, many of them will be navigating unfamiliar routes.
Small relaxation for cross-border school students
The debate over cross-border students in Geneva schools took another turn in the Grand Council.
SSR SRG may return to FM
Switzerland’s transition to DAB radio is hitting some significant hurdles.
Geneva law on right-to-buy faces vote
In Geneva, a long-standing restriction on tenants buying the apartments they live in has been significantly loosened.
Geneva SPA under investigation
Geneva’s Cantonal Service for Consumer and Veterinary Affairs has opened an investigation into the Geneva Society for the Protection of Animals following complaints from former employees.
