Geneva has opened the doors of its cinemas to elderly residents seeking relief from a punishing heatwave, offering free daytime screenings in air-conditioned theatres as temperatures soar across Switzerland. The programme, organised by local cinemas in partnership with regional authorities, is aimed at residents aged over 65. Hundreds of seniors have attended screenings since the scheme began on June 18, providing a cool refuge as temperatures in the city are forecast to reach 36°C this week, according to the Swiss weather agency MeteoSuisse.&nbsp;“The hotter it gets, the more the cinema becomes a place of refuge,” Laurent Dutoit, manager of three participating cinemas, told Reuters.&nbsp;Dutoit said around 650 people had already taken up the offer in less than a week. For many attendees, the initiative offers more than just protection from the heat.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-can-now-arrest-people-overseas-all-about-beijing-s-new-ethnic-unity-law-1782305197073">China can now arrest people overseas? All about Beijing’s new ethnic unity law</a>&nbsp;“It’s fantastic because it allows us not only to get out of the house and go to the cinema, but also to have an air-conditioned theatre, and to have a good time,” Gillieron said.&nbsp;The move comes as Switzerland experiences one of its hottest Junes on record amid a wider heatwave affecting much of Europe. Daytime temperatures have climbed to 35°C in lowland areas, with some regions exceeding 36°C.&nbsp;MeteoSuisse forecaster Elie Kirchner said the prolonged spell of hot weather highlighted the severity of current conditions. “It truly underscores the exceptional nature of this heatwave, which is very long and quite intense,” Kirchner told Reuters.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/italy-headed-for-early-elections-after-feud-with-trump-report-claims-meloni-is-fearing-drop-in-her-popularity-1782232560372">Italy headed for early elections? After feud with Trump, report claims Meloni is fearing drop in her popularity</a>&nbsp;Health authorities across Europe have repeatedly warned that older people are particularly vulnerable during periods of extreme heat, prompting governments and local administrations to introduce measures aimed at reducing health risks and ensuring access to cooler public spaces.

Geneva has opened air-conditioned cinemas for free daytime screenings to residents over 65, providing critical relief and entertainment as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures toward 36°C across Switzerland.

Geneva has opened the doors of its cinemas to elderly residents seeking relief from a punishing heatwave, offering free daytime screenings in air-conditioned theatres as temperatures soar across Switzerland. The programme, organised by local cinemas in partnership with regional authorities, is aimed at residents aged over 65. Hundreds of seniors have attended screenings since the scheme began on June 18, providing a cool refuge as temperatures in the city are forecast to reach 36°C this week, according to the Swiss weather agency MeteoSuisse. “The hotter it gets, the more the cinema becomes a place of refuge,” Laurent Dutoit, manager of three participating cinemas, told Reuters. Dutoit said around 650 people had already taken up the offer in less than a week. For many attendees, the initiative offers more than just protection from the heat. Also read: China can now arrest people overseas? All about Beijing’s new ethnic unity law “It’s fantastic because it allows us not only to get out of the house and go to the cinema, but also to have an air-conditioned theatre, and to have a good time,” Gillieron said. The move comes as Switzerland experiences one of its hottest Junes on record amid a wider heatwave affecting much of Europe. Daytime temperatures have climbed to 35°C in lowland areas, with some regions exceeding 36°C. MeteoSuisse forecaster Elie Kirchner said the prolonged spell of hot weather highlighted the severity of current conditions. “It truly underscores the exceptional nature of this heatwave, which is very long and quite intense,” Kirchner told Reuters. Also read: Italy headed for early elections? After feud with Trump, report claims Meloni is fearing drop in her popularity Health authorities across Europe have repeatedly warned that older people are particularly vulnerable during periods of extreme heat, prompting governments and local administrations to introduce measures aimed at reducing health risks and ensuring access to cooler public spaces.

Geneva has opened air-conditioned cinemas for free daytime screenings to residents over 65, providing critical relief and entertainment as a severe heatwave pushes temperatures toward 36°C across Switzerland.

Free films, cool air: Geneva opens cinemas to seniors amid heatwave

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Free films, cool air: Geneva opens cinemas to seniors amid heatwave