The government says it’s preparing for an influx of asylum applications.
The State Secretariat for Migration is predicting by the end of the year there will be 22,000 applications – 7,000 more than last year.
The main driver is the war in Ukraine.
The government is preparing more beds for the new arrivals – and is helping the cantons to provide more spaces.
The army is helping with accommodation – and has around 10,000 places available. Army vehicles are also being used for transportation.
Zurich fans caused CHF 100,000 of damage
Zurich football fans caused CHF 100,000 worth of damage to the Stade de Genève during a match on April 6th.
Football fans left with blank screens
Some football fans were left with blank screens during last night’s big game between ManCity and Real Madrid.
Paraglider attacked by eagle
A paraglider in Haute Savoie was seriously injured by a golden eagle.
Woman rescued after jumping off Mont-Blanc Bridge
Rescue services had to pluck a woman from the water in Geneva after she leapt off the Mont-Blanc bridge yesterday evening at about 11pm.
Basel fights invasive mosquito
Basel is fighting the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito by issuing larvicide.
Geneva group backs votes for foreigners
Voters in Geneva will be deciding if foreigners should have the right to vote on June 9th.
