Geneva police had to respond to two bomb scares yesterday, both proved to be harmless.
The first was at Cornavin train station just before midday. A large area was sealed off as experts examined a suspicious package. The all clear was given about an hour and a half later.
Then at 3pm, another call to the Place des Nations. A package was left on the sidewalk near WIPO. Nearby streets were closed. It took 2 hours of checks before the cordons were lifted.
Drownings slightly down - but mainly men and boys
The number of drownings in Switzerland was slightly down last year - but still above the historical average.
Court refuses to suspend new TPG fares
Plans to bring in free public transport for the under 25s and reduced rates for pensioners will likely go ahead – despite legal action from some against the plans.
Govt scraps vanity plate idea
The Federal Council has kyboshed the plan to bring in vanity car licence plates.
Ox dies in Bern zoo
A musk ox at the zoo in Bern has died of acorn poisoning.
Biker dies after major accident
A young motorcyclist died and several others injured after a major accident in Geneva on Saturday evening.
Large anti-war march through Geneva
Around 3,000 marched through the centre of Geneva on Saturday, protesting the war in Gaza and Lebanon and calling for an economic boycott of Israel.
