In a move to cut unnecessary noise, the government is bringing in new rules on car exhausts and revving of engines will be illegal.
For the last several months, the press in the country has waged a war on those who customise their sports cars and show them off – normally making excessive noise.
But the government will not form a law which will allow the introduction of ‘noise cameras’ – despite a pilot project in Geneva, which is being deemed a success.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
