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.
Geneva cold weather plan kicks in
Geneva is activating its Cold Weather Plan this Friday as temperatures are expected to drop as low as minus four degrees with wind chill.
Geneva votes to ban religious symbols
Geneva’s parliament has narrowly approved a constitutional change requiring elected officials to observe religious neutrality.
Extra hot chili being marketed to children
Two years after ultra-spicy chips caused hospitalizations in Germany and panic in Swiss schools, whole Carolina Reaper chilies, which are among the world’s hottest, are now being sold online in Switzerland without age restrictions.
Escalade breaks records before the first race
Geneva’s Escalade Race is breaking records yet again.
Christmas lights now up
Geneva’s Christmas lights are on! They’ll be illuminating the city until January 4th.
Eurovision pays off
Basel’s hosting of the Eurovision Song Contest has paid off handsomely.
