Geneva is still attractive for multinationals companies to set up local HQs.
The Cantonal Statistics Office says 50 more companies started operating in the region between 2021 and the end of 2022.
Multinationals in the canton account for more than 108,000 full time jobs.
The sectors are trading, watchmaking, hotels and restaurants. Nearly half of all multinationals in Geneva are based in France or the United States.
Autoroute and health reform lose support
Public opinion seems to be moving away from expanding the autoroute network.
Frontalier unemployment talks end this week
Negotiations with France on frontalier unemployment payments are due to conclude at the end of the week.
Man arrested for human trafficking at Zurich
Ten people have been arrested at Zurich airport with fake passports.
Holiday home owners scupper firing range expansion
A group of holiday home owners on the Simplon pass are scuppering plans by the army to expand a firing range.
Swiss unemployment numbers may be underreported
Switzerland may be under-reporting its unemployment numbers compared to the international norm.
Gravel gardens could be banned
The use of gravel in gardens could be banned across the country. Canton Solothurn has already banned them, saying gravel hinders biodiversity.
