A trial has started relating to a murder of an Egyptian diplomat in Geneva in 1995.
There are two defendants; a man who’s in pre-trial detention and a woman who's accused of aiding the killing.
The man is also accused of various other offenses, including rape.
The trial is scheduled to last until the 19th of this month, with a verdict due at the end of January.
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.
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.
More power comes from the sun
More and more electricity used in Switzerland is coming from solar power.
