Engineers altered the course of a river in Geneva over the weekend.
As part of the redevelopment of La Praille-Acacias-Vernets, the Drize River’s route is now flowing through what will become the heart of the of the new region.
The Drize is the only river that rises and ends in the canton, when it flows into the Rhone.
For years it’s been hidden under roads.
When the development is finished, it will be focal point of a large green area.
Trees down, power out across western Switzerland
Western parts of the country are picking up the pieces after storm Benjamin swept through the region yesterday.
Police frank about French crime wave
Two gun shops in the Lausanne area have been hit by French robbers within a week.
Skiing to be more expensive this season
Skiers in Switzerland will pay a little more this winter.
Thousands struggle with basic skills
In Switzerland, about 15% of adults struggle with basic reading, math, and problem-solving skills - that’s roughly 850,000 people.
Army sergeant throws cat at recruits
A shocking video from a Swiss barracks in Lenzburg, canton Aargau, has sparked outrage.
Clock change sends people to the ER
Clocks change at the end of the week - and it could be dangerous - as it sends more people to hospital.
