Facebook cryptocurrency launches in Geneva
Oct. 15, 2019, 9:23 a.m.Facebook’s new cryptocurrency project has been officially launched in Geneva.
Geneva police force interpreter to walk 2km home in dark
Oct. 14, 2019, 9:15 a.m.Geneva police are apologizing to an interpreter who works for them after dropping the woman off at the border and for...
Car missing in August flood found in Rhone
Oct. 14, 2019, 9:13 a.m.A car that went missing in August following massive flooding has been found in the Rhone.
Car, tram and bus in major crash in Basel
Oct. 14, 2019, 9:11 a.m.17 people had to be treated in hospital after a major crash between a car, a bus and a tram in Basel.
Young people urged to vote over weekend
Oct. 14, 2019, 9:08 a.m.Young people are being urged to vote ahead of the Federal Parliamentary Elections on Sunday.
Cost of drugs in Switzerland often double European average
Oct. 14, 2019, 9:04 a.m.We’re paying at least a billion francs a year too much in health insurance premiums – and that’s du...
Communes told to boil water after faecal contamination
Oct. 11, 2019, 9:24 a.m.Two communes in canton Zurich are being told to boil their water for the time being, as it’s been contaminated ...
Dash-cams cannot be used as evidence, Supreme Court rules
Oct. 11, 2019, 9:18 a.m.The Swiss Supreme Court has ruled video taken by dash-cams cannot be used as evidence unless it’s for a serious...
Man dangles child over balcony in hostage situation
Oct. 11, 2019, 9:13 a.m.A man barricaded himself and his wife in his house and threatened to drop his small child from a balcony, and one poi...
Geneva holds 'Mad Pride' for World Mental Health Day
Oct. 11, 2019, 9:09 a.m.500 people gathered in Geneva yesterday as part of ‘Mad Pride’ on World Mental Health Day.
Town hall roof collapses in major fire in canton Geneva
Oct. 10, 2019, 9:40 a.m.Three people have been injured and a town hall is in ruins after a major fire in Satigny in canton Geneva.
Switzerland urges Turkey follow humanitarian laws
Oct. 10, 2019, 9:37 a.m.Switzerland is joining other western nations and calling for restraint as Turkey launches an assault on Kurdish areas...
Geneva commuters using more public transport
Oct. 10, 2019, 9:35 a.m.Commuters in the Grand Genève region are using public transport more and shunning the car.
Migros issues listeria alert for cheese
Oct. 10, 2019, 9:34 a.m.Another listeria alert has been issued – this time for cheese.
Air display cancelled due to cracks in planes
Oct. 10, 2019, 9:32 a.m.An air display later today has been cancelled after cracks were found in flaps on the F/A 18 jets.
Woman killed in A1 autoroute accident
Oct. 10, 2019, 9:21 a.m.An accident on the A1 autoroute near Morges yesterday morning caused havoc all day.
Lego pack containing ecstasy pills intercepted
Oct. 9, 2019, 10:06 a.m.This Lego pack is not for children.
New 100 franc note causes problems with ATMs
Oct. 9, 2019, 10:02 a.m.The new 100 franc note which is now available across the country is causing problems with certain cash machines.
UN running out of money
Oct. 9, 2019, 9:55 a.m.Staff at the United Nations have been told to cut back on conferences, only take essential travel and put off purchas...
Authorities investigate Iman preaching wife beating
Oct. 9, 2019, 9:50 a.m.Authorities are investigating an Iman who preaches at a mosque in canton Lucerne after he allegedly told his congrega...
New 'secretive' speed cameras rolled out in Haute-Savoie
Oct. 9, 2019, 9:39 a.m.A new generation of speed cameras are being rolled out on French roads close to the Swiss border.
Higher-priced tickets for Léman Express travelling through France
Oct. 8, 2019, 9:31 a.m.The new Léman Express rail network starts in December.
Bank information shared with 63 countries to thwart tax evasion
Oct. 8, 2019, 9:29 a.m.Switzerland has shared bank account information with 63 countries as part of the agreement to thwart tax evasion.
New train ticket to replace airlink between Zurich and Lugano
Oct. 8, 2019, 9:22 a.m.Following the collapse of Adria Airlines – a new ticket will be available for airline passengers to take the tr...
