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.
Italy angered at decision to release fire bar owner
Italy has expressed its anger at the decision to release the owner of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Nightclub fire exit locked
More than three weeks after the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, serious doubts are emerging about the owners’ version of events.
No to 10 million initiative would harm the economy
Capping Switzerland’s population at 10 million would come at a heavy price.
Sick days climb in 15 years
We’re all taking more sick days.
Warning of jams in February
The Federal Roads Office is warning of heavy congestion throughout February, especially on weekends.
Careful of vignette scams
Just a few days left to buy your autoroute vignette.
