The population of Geneva continues to climb.
In 2018 the canton passed the important half a million-resident mark – but since then another 21,000 have moved in.
The population increase is slower than it was before covid – and very few moved to the canton during lockdowns.
But there are signs the population increase is accelerating again. The Cantonal Statistics Office says just over 5,000 moved in last year - up on the previous 5-year average of 4,000.
Plan to ease car tax pain
The Geneva Tax Commission has come up with a plan to mitigate the worst effects of the new car tax.
Franc strengthens against euro more
The franc is continuing to strengthen against the euro.
Plenty of jobs - except in Ticino
Job hunters in Switzerland should be able to find employment in the first quarter of next year, unless they’re in Ticino.
ETH Zurich makes drug breakthrough
The Federal Polytechnic, ETH Zurich, says it made a breakthrough on how to direct a drug to the affected part of the body – bypassing areas it’s not needed.
All Geneva traffic lights to be changed
Geneva is embarking on a wholescale renovation of its traffic light system.
Syrian asylum applications suspended
Switzerland is suspending asylum proceedings for Syrian applicants. The same decision has already been made by other countries, such as France and the UK.
