The plans by the City of Geneva to pedestrianize certain areas has hit a road block in the form of the right-wing party, the Geneva Citizens Movement.
They say they’ll launch a referendum against plans to close the Rue de Carouge to traffic.
It has been passed by the city council. The plans include widening the sidewalks, closing the parking spaces, planting more trees and upgrading the tram lines.
Right wing politicians says it will slow traffic in the city and create new jams.
Voters look set to cut broadcast fees
Polls suggest voters will approve a halving of fee paid to the public broadcaster the SSR/SRG.
Canton proposes fines for the unvaxxed
A canton is proposing massive fines for those who refuse basic vaccinations.
University students rely on ADHD drugs
During Switzerland’s exam season, concerns are growing over the misuse of Ritalin among university students.
Lewd remarks by worker not sufficient for sacking, say judges
The Federal Supreme Court has overturned the dismissal of a senior civil servant accused of making sexually inappropriate remarks to a colleague.
Pediatricians cut back on weekend work in Geneva
Pediatric emergency care in the Geneva region is being scaled back, raising concerns about pressure on hospital services.
Federal green light for deer culling
Federal judges have cleared the way for Geneva cantonal gamekeepers to shoot deer in Versoix.
