Two lake swimming points in Geneva have been closed due to high levels of fecal bacteria in the water.
The beaches of La Plaine in Dardagny and Port-Gitana in Bellevue show excessively high concentrations of bacteria which could be dangerous to swimmers.
The levels are particularly high at la Plaine which breaches the WHO recommended levels, at Port-Gitana, levels are lower - but still above federally accepted levels.
Black Friday sales disappoint
Black Friday sales have been a disappointment – but sales during the week were up.
Inflation up, slightly.
Swiss inflation rose less than expected in November, raising hopes of an interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank next week.
Shops will not open on 22nd December
Geneva shops will not be open on Sunday 22nd December.
Woman hit by tram dies
The woman hit by a tram in Servette on Monday evening has died.
Project to help elderly fraud victims
A pilot project has been launched in Neuchâtel to help elderly victims of fraud.
Escalade Races this weekend - with a Green twist
The Escalade races are on in Geneva this weekend. Organisers hope a slightly modified schedule will mean a more relaxed and better spread-out weekend – and new rules will also make it more environmentally friendly.
