The city of Geneva has launched a programme to help get young people into the workforce.
Those under 25 who live in the city and searching for work will be entitled to a one-off payment of CHF 1,000 a year.
The cash can be used for training, getting a driving licence, buying clothes for a job interview or buying essential computer equipment.
To qualify, the applicant can’t be in a training programme already, must have a secondary school diploma and show financial hardship.
Former prison guard now in prison
A Geneva prison officer is now on the wrong side of the gates.
Paris murder suspect will be extradited tomorrow
The suspect in the murder of a 19-year-old student in Paris in September will be handed over to French authorities tomorrow.
Proposal for local media fund
The Geneva Socialist Party has sent a proposal to the cantonal Grand Council with the aim to set up a fund to finance local media.
Four speeders get cars impounded
Four drivers were stopped on the A40 autoroute in France near Geneva, all driving at least 50 kph over the 110 limit on Saturday night.
Minister expresses election opinion - a mistake
The Federal Councillor Albert Rösti has attracted criticism from his colleagues and raised eyebrows after he commented on the US election.
Car causes major damage at GVA
An out-of-control car leaving a Geneva Airport car park on Saturday afternoon caused major damage and injured two people.
