Despite the lifting of all the Covid restrictions at the end of last week – many people want to continue wearing a mask on public transport.
A survey by the Tribune de Genève and 20 Minutes newspaper shows 60% will continue to wear a mask on the bus or tram, especially if it’s busy.
A further 7% will if they are ill themselves.
Only 27% say they will stop using masks.
Black Friday sales disappoint
Black Friday sales have been a disappointment – but sales during the week were up.
Inflation up, slightly.
Swiss inflation rose less than expected in November, raising hopes of an interest rate cut by the Swiss National Bank next week.
Shops will not open on 22nd December
Geneva shops will not be open on Sunday 22nd December.
Woman hit by tram dies
The woman hit by a tram in Servette on Monday evening has died.
Project to help elderly fraud victims
A pilot project has been launched in Neuchâtel to help elderly victims of fraud.
Escalade Races this weekend - with a Green twist
The Escalade races are on in Geneva this weekend. Organisers hope a slightly modified schedule will mean a more relaxed and better spread-out weekend – and new rules will also make it more environmentally friendly.
