A Geneva animal rights group is trying to stop the canton from shooting deer.
General hunting is banned in Geneva, and has been since the 1970s. But that has led to a deer population problem. The animals eat crops and tree saplings.
Last year, for the first time, wildlife officials were authorized to kill 25 deer. That permission has been renewed for this year.
The group, Animal Equité, says other options must be examined, such as contraception. It’s taken its case to the courts.
Geneva uses its business heft in Washington
More details are now emerging of a meeting in Washington with Donald Trump and Swiss business leaders.
Business leaders warn of inheritance vote
The leaders of two business groups in the region are coming out strongly against the ‘For the Future’ initiative which is proposing a 50% tax on all inheritances over CHF 50m.
Federal councillor booed in Geneva
Federal Councillor Martin Pfister faced loud protests at the University of Geneva yesterday evening.
Swiss/French police investigate brutal murder
A gruesome cross-border investigation is unfolding between Switzerland and France.
Cyclist injured - and then fined
A Geneva cyclist who was badly injured after her tyre was caught in a tram line has been given something else to be sore about – a large fine.
Call for special courts for child custody
In Switzerland, a child is abducted every two to three days, according to official statistics.
