Geneva’s effort to save power and become more efficient is paying off.
The latest figures show that last year electricity consumption was up 1.5% - but that comers off the back of 2020 which was a year of lockdowns.
When the numbers are compared to consumption figures in 2019, we’re using less now – in fact the same amount in 2002.
30% of Geneva’s electricity is produced by the Verbois dam in Chancy.
Arms makers leaving Switzerland
Swiss ammunition makers are feeling the squeeze of tight export laws.
Army worried about using Microsoft servers
Two years after the Swiss administration decided to move its entire IT system to Microsoft’s cloud, opposition is growing.
Man shot in Annemasse
The Perrier district of Annemasse in neighbouring France, was the scene of another violent incident Friday night.
Violence against train staff at 'alarming' levels
Violence against railway staff in Switzerland is reaching alarming levels - around ten attacks every day, according to Swiss Federal Railways.
Russian singer faces controversy
Controversy is surrounding the Russian singer Anna Netrebko’s five performances at the Zurich Opera House, which started yesterday.
Geneva could ban terrace smoking during meal times
Geneva could soon ban smoking on restaurant and café terraces during mealtimes.
