The Word Dog Show is underway at the Palexpo in Geneva.
It features 20,000 dogs from all over the world.
It’s taken a week to get everything ready, including a large area set aside which the dogs can use to relieve themselves.
A stand which can hold 900 spectators has been set up to ensure a good view of some of the world’s top dogs.
Italy is the most represented nation. But there are dogs from across Europe and even Asia and South America.
Plan to ease car tax pain
The Geneva Tax Commission has come up with a plan to mitigate the worst effects of the new car tax.
Franc strengthens against euro more
The franc is continuing to strengthen against the euro.
Plenty of jobs - except in Ticino
Job hunters in Switzerland should be able to find employment in the first quarter of next year, unless they’re in Ticino.
ETH Zurich makes drug breakthrough
The Federal Polytechnic, ETH Zurich, says it made a breakthrough on how to direct a drug to the affected part of the body – bypassing areas it’s not needed.
All Geneva traffic lights to be changed
Geneva is embarking on a wholescale renovation of its traffic light system.
Syrian asylum applications suspended
Switzerland is suspending asylum proceedings for Syrian applicants. The same decision has already been made by other countries, such as France and the UK.
