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Party over: Geneva ditches summer festival plans
Geneva is to go without its big summer party the Fêtes de Genève (Geneva Festival) and even the huge fireworks display over the lake is no sure thing.
Where to celebrate New Year with fireworks
Looking for a spectacular start to the New Year? Free firework displays at locations across the country will ensure 2018 goes off with a bang!
Swiss warned over importing fireworks
Swiss looking to celebrate New Year by letting off a firework or two are being warned of the strict import rules in place.
Where to celebrate New Year’s Eve in Switzerland – for free!
Don't yet have plans for New Year's Eve? See in 2017 by joining other revellers at one of these free Swiss parties.
Hot weather causes forest fire fears in Valais
Authorities in the canton of Valais have issued a warning about having fireworks and bonfires on Swiss National Day, August 1st, after the hot weather sparked a number of brush fires.
Swiss regions limit NYE fireworks over fire risk
The lack of rain and snow in Switzerland is not just affecting winter tourism, it has also meant restrictions and even bans on the use of fireworks across the country because of the risk of forest fires.
10 amazing places to be on Swiss National Day
From mountain-top barbecues to sunrise breakfasts and cliff walks, follow The Local’s suggestions for making the most of Swiss national day on Saturday.
Heatwave threatens August 1st fireworks
While people all over Switzerland are enjoying a real summer for a change, the dry weather could put a damper on the country's national day festivities.
New rules put damper on national day fireworks
Celebrations on Swiss National Day on August 1st may be more muted than usual this year after the government ruled that anyone running a fireworks display must undergo a costly training course.