Man jailed for murdering grandmother
Dec. 13, 2019, 7:37 a.m.A man has been jailed for 18 years for the brutal murder of his own grandmother in Caslano in canton Ticino.
Police seize over 2,000 hemp plants
Dec. 13, 2019, 7:34 a.m.Police have seized more than 2,000 hemp plants at a large facility in Bülach.
Little economic growth predicted for 2020
Dec. 13, 2019, 7:28 a.m.The economy is not going to grow much in 2020 according to a new government report.
Léman Express officially inaugurated
Dec. 13, 2019, 7:19 a.m.The new Léman Express train service was officially inaugurated yesterday in Geneva.
Car air-lifted out of field
Dec. 13, 2019, 6:42 a.m.A car had to be lifted out of a field by helicopter after heavy rains made it impassable.
French strikes to likely affect Léman Express start date
Dec. 12, 2019, 9:31 a.m.It looks likely the start of the Léman Express will be affected by French industrial action.
Green party fails to secure seat on Federal Council
Dec. 12, 2019, 9:27 a.m.Green party leaders say parliament has missed an opportunity after they failed to secure a seat on the Federal Council.
Care workers demonstrate outside Geneva Uni Hospital
Dec. 12, 2019, 9:25 a.m.Care workers have been demonstrating outside the Geneva University Hospital saying they deserve higher pay as their r...
Driver wins case against two vignette fines given within 15 minutes
Dec. 12, 2019, 9:17 a.m.A driver has won a battle against getting two fines for not having an autoroute vignette in the space of only 15 minu...
Elections to Federal Council today - Greens fight for a seat
Dec. 11, 2019, 9:18 a.m.Elections to the Federal Council take place today and the Greens will be fighting for a seat at the top table. Althou...
Swiss use trains more than anyone else in Europe
Dec. 11, 2019, 9:17 a.m.We love our trains – according to the latest numbers which show Swiss passengers travel more kilometers on rail...
Three Geneva beneft from government grants
Dec. 11, 2019, 9:15 a.m.Three organizations working for peace in Geneva will get a grant from the Swiss government of CHF 128m for the next t...
Geneva finally installs automatic immigration gates
Dec. 11, 2019, 9:13 a.m.Geneva airport has installed automatic immigration gates for the first time.
Small chance of white Christmas
Dec. 11, 2019, 9:10 a.m.We’re not in for a white Christmas, that’s the conclusion from forecasters. In fact, it’s likely to...
3 injured as Zurich bus crashes into apartment building
Dec. 10, 2019, 9:43 a.m.Three people have been injured after a bus in Zurich crashed into an apartment building.
Trump administration puts WTO future under threat
Dec. 10, 2019, 9:38 a.m.The future of the Geneva based World Trade Organization is under threat as the system designed to enforce trading rul...
Racist comedian ordered to Geneva court
Dec. 10, 2019, 9:35 a.m.The French comedian Dieudonné M’bala M’bala is being ordered to attend court in Geneva for alleged...
Nut allergies no longer catered for in Geneva schools
Dec. 10, 2019, 9:32 a.m.Geneva schoolchildren who have a nut allergy are being told the schools cannot cater for their needs and they will ha...
Lack of manpower leaves police force in constant state of emergency
Dec. 10, 2019, 9:29 a.m.A lack of police manpower is being blamed for a major Geneva police station being closed on Saturday afternoon and on...
Man dies hiking in Obwalden
Dec. 10, 2019, 9:17 a.m.A man has died while hiking in canton Obwalden.
Voters urged to reject tobacco advertising ban
Dec. 9, 2019, 9:29 a.m.The government is urging voters to reject an initiative which is calling for a total ban on tobacco advertising.
EU court rules Switzerland can keep its guns
Dec. 9, 2019, 9:28 a.m.The European Court of Justice has determined Switzerland is a special case and army members can continue to keep thei...
Swiss diplomats aid Iran-US prisoner swap
Dec. 9, 2019, 9:24 a.m.Swiss diplomats were heavily involved with negotiating a prisoner swap between Iran and the United States.
Bern police hunt armed robbers and beagle sidekick
Dec. 9, 2019, 9:22 a.m.Police in Bern are hunting for two armed robbers who took their dog with them on the raid.
