The Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang arrived at Zurich airport yesterday – and Switzerland pulled out the diplomatic stops.
He was welcomed at the airport by the President, Viola Amherd. It’s rare the president meets dignitaries at the airport – but the Chinese premier is the most senior government official to visit Switzerland since the president, Xi Jinping visited in 2017.
He will meet the Federal Council today before heading to Davos.
Escalade Races this weekend - with a Green twist
The Escalade races are on in Geneva this weekend. Organisers hope a slightly modified schedule will mean a more relaxed and better spread-out weekend – and new rules will also make it more environmentally friendly.
Trafigura and executives on trial for corruption
The commodity trading company Trafigura and three executives are on trial for alleged corruption.
Trial for 1995 diplomat murder underway
A trial has started relating to a murder of an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995.
Pedestrian hit by tram in Geneva
A woman was seriously inured last night after being hit by a tram in Servette in Geneva.
Léman Express cuts border car traffic
Five years after the launch of the Léman Express, there’s a clear impact on the number of commuters using their car to get to work.
HUG launches new blood drive
Doctors at the Geneva University Hospital are urging more people to come forward and give blood – especially those under 30.
