Geneva schools are not using Microsoft Office any longer – due to privacy concerns.
The US giant changed its policy over the summer which would mean that every student would have to set up an account, so their name and details will be stored on a Microsoft server.
The Education Department considers that unacceptable – so students will now be using the open-source software, LibreOffice.
The move affects children up to the age of 15. Older kids will still use Microsoft for the time being.
Cold war facilities to be re-opened
With the uncertain security situation in Europe, Switzerland is bringing back some cold war facilities and stopping the decommissioning of bunkers and fortifications.
Red tape scuppers Divonne development
The potential re-development of the Chateau de Divonne has been called off, angering the town’s mayor.
Call to end roadwork speed cameras
Should speed cameras be removed during roadworks?
Swiss/French border to shift - a little
Switzerland and France are tweaking their shared border a little.
French football club bans its own fans
An amateur football club in France has had enough of its own fans.
Lynx found shot
Gamekeepers in canton Fribourg are hunting down the person who shot and killed a female lynx.
