Rents in Geneva have risen the fastest this year than they have in the past ten years.
From May last year to this May, one in five rents have increased, according to figures from the Cantonal Statistics Office.
On average, rents have risen 1.7% - the steepest rise since 2012.
New tenants had to pay the biggest hike at 8.8%, compared to the previous tenant.
Geneva will pay France a record amount from tax income
Geneva will pay a record amount to neighbouring France as part of its tax sharing deal.
The future of cash will be safe
The Federal Council is proposing a counter initiative aimed at making sure cash will always remain a medium of exchange in the country.
Help for homeless pets
An association is helping an overlooked section of our society – the animal companions of the homeless.
Fribourg village taken over by canton
A commune in canton Fribourg has been taken over by the canton as a battle between the legislature and the executive means it has been unable to agree a budget for two years.
Lifespan labelling proposed
The government says it would like to see electrical products labelled in such a way that consumers will be able to judge lifespan and ease of repair.
Storms cause flooding and road closures
A series of violent storms hit western Switzerland last night and caused local flooding and even leading to the closure of the Geneva controlled airspace last night.
