The City of Geneva admits it has been duped after the Church of Scientology was able to set up a stand at last weekend’s Fete de la Musique in the Parc des Bastions.
The stand was for the ‘Citizens Commission for Human Rights’ – which is a front for Scientology.
The group is not banned in Switzerland, but federal cult experts say it’s a ‘totalitarian’ organisation and is regularly criticised for its practices and illegal use of medicine.
The City says it will not be fooled again.
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.
