A French driver was caught speeding on the A40 autoroute close to the Geneva border – and he came up with a fantastic excuse for why he was in a rush.
Police clocked him at 159 kph in a 110 zone.
The speeding man told the police he was racing to get to the sup-prefecture in Bonneville on time as he had to hand in his driving licence as it was suspended for speeding.
Just to show the man had not learned his lesson, the original offence was at exactly the same spot he was caught the second time.
Black Friday sales disappoint
Black Friday sales have been a disappointment – but sales during the week were up.
Inflation up, slightly.
Swiss inflation rose less than expected in November, raising hopes of an interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank next week.
Shops will not open on 22nd December
Geneva shops will not be open on Sunday 22nd December.
Woman hit by tram dies
The woman hit by a tram in Servette on Monday evening has died.
Project to help elderly fraud victims
A pilot project has been launched in Neuchâtel to help elderly victims of fraud.
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.
