Asylum numbers down

Wednesday, 18 September 2024 06:30

The number of people claiming asylum is down.

In August, 2,214 people applied for asylum in Switzerland. That is practically the same number as in July.

But compared to August last year, the number of asylum applications has fallen by a good quarter, according to the State Secretariat for Migration.

Most applications came from people from Afghanistan. Other nationalities were Turkish, Algerian and Eritrean.

In the first eight months of this year, a total of 18,599 people applied for asylum in Switzerland.

More from Bitesize News

We're all getting used to AI

Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council

An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned

Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift

The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö

A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday

From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.