Geneva is one of the most congested cities in the world, joining the ranks of cities like London, Dublin, Toronto and Lima.
It’s at 22nd in the world index created by the SatNav company Tom Tom. Zurich is not far behind at 28th.
The measurements are made by timing how long it takes a car to travel 10 km. In Geneva its just over 24 minutes, Zurich is a minute faster.
The worst city in the world is London where it takes over 37 minutes to travel the same distance.
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New atomic plants a step closer
New nuclear power plants could be built. A parliamentary commission has voted in favor of lifting the current ban on new power stations.
Extended parental leave may be coming - finally
Young parents in Geneva could soon benefit from 24 weeks of parental leave, which will be a first in Switzerland.
Geneva car derails tram
A car making an illegal turn caused chaos on Geneva’s tram network yesterday morning.
Bern gives up on silent tire
It steals sleep, harms health, and even drags down house prices - and it seems the government can’t do anything about it.
