Pollen season is now underway – according to the Swiss Allergy Centre.
Grass pollen was detected early in April, says the forecaster Meteosuisse, but it was then held back by the cold snap.
But overall, vegetation is around two weeks ahead of schedule. The Allergy Center says hay fever sufferers – about one in seven people – will now start feeling the effect.
Most of those with allergies do react badly to grass pollen.
Major 5 year works plan starts in Geneva next year
Geneva residents are being warned a five-year programme of works to spread geothermal energy starts next year.
Home owner tax on brink of abolishment - or not
Is the much-maligned tax that home owners have to pay on the way out – or not?
Boy killed by bus in Vaud
A young boy was killed in canton Vaud on Tuesday evening after he was hit by a bus.
Quagga mussel found in Lake Zurich for first time
The invasive quagga mussel is continuing to spread.
Police officer pardoned of speeding
A police woman has been pardoned for a speeding offence dating from 2017.
Final - Geneva shops will open this Sunday
Shops in Geneva will be open this Sunday.
