A Russian plane landed at Basel Euroairport yesterday evening. The Ilyushin 96 is often used by President Putin.
To get around an EU ban on Russian aircraft it had to fly a long detour, skirting north Africa before heading north – an extra 5,000 km.
It was then given special permission to overfly France and Switzerland to land at Basel.
The Federal Office for Civil Aviation says the reason of the flight was to move embassy staff.
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.
Trafigura and executives on trial for corruption
The commodity trading company Trafigura and three executives are on trial for alleged corruption.
Trial for 1995 diplomat murder underway
A trial has started relating to a murder of an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995.
Pedestrian hit by tram in Geneva
A woman was seriously inured last night after being hit by a tram in Servette in Geneva.
Léman Express cuts border car traffic
Five years after the launch of the Léman Express, there’s a clear impact on the number of commuters using their car to get to work.
HUG launches new blood drive
Doctors at the Geneva University Hospital are urging more people to come forward and give blood – especially those under 30.
