Although the pay discrepancy is a major problem in Switzerland with women regularly earning less than their male counterparts, the City of Geneva has been given a clean bill of health.
An independent study has shown the pay difference is only 0.9% to the disadvantage of women.
Federal rules say if that figure is below 5%, then there isn’t a significant problem.
The City says it’s delighted at the result.
Farmers want vote on EU agreement
The Swiss Farmers’ Union has come out in principle in favour of the new package of agreements between Switzerland and the European Union, but it still has reservations.
Fast fashion clothes not suitable for recycling
We’re drowning in unwanted clothes and change is finally coming.
Driverless taxis coming soon
Chinese tech giant Baidu is bringing its driverless taxis to Switzerland.
Jet d'Eau closes for maintenance
The Jet d’Eau will soon take a break.
Ireland joins CERN
Ireland has officially joined CERN as an Associate Member State.
Potato glut hits farmers
Too many potatoes and not enough storage, that’s the problem facing Bernese farmers this autumn.
