Another asylum seeker in Geneva has taken his own life. It comes a month after a similar death of an Afghan national triggered protests in the city.
The canton says a 30-year-old man, who had identified as Nigerian, killed himself at a centre in Bernex.
Press reports say the man seemed confused and disoriented when he arrived in December.
Last month 18 year old Alireza from Afghanistan committed suicide in Geneva when his appeal to stay was overturned.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
Climate fund idea set to be rejected
It looks set voters will reject the climate fund which will be decided on March 8th.
Tax reform set to be rejected
Another major issue which seems to be running into trouble is individual taxation.
Proposal to make e-ID vital for porn
Switzerland’s new electronic ID may be optional, but its future use is already sparking debate.
Small Geneva shops to fight 9pm alcohol ban
A group of small shop owners in Geneva have launched an initiative to end the ban on the sale of alcohol after 9pm.
Very wet February
February has been very wet - that's unlikely to be news to you.
