The Confederation will compensate Geneva for the cost of hosting the summit between US president Joe Biden and the Russian leader Vladimir Putin in June last year.
Bern has ruled the event qualifies as ‘extraordinary’ which allows federal money to be used.
Geneva will get back 80% of the cost of providing security for the event – just over CHF 4m.
Hantavirus strain identified by Geneva hospital
Swiss health authorities are closely monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship voyage after a Swiss passenger tested positive and was hospitalized in Zurich.
Homeworking urged during G7
Disruptions are expected for cross-border workers ahead of the G7 summit in Evian next month, with travel between France and Switzerland set to become more complicated.
Geneva Airport not worried about kerosene - yet
Concerns are growing over aviation fuel supplies this summer, as rising tensions in the Middle East push kerosene prices sharply higher.
Two lambs found beheaded
Police in canton Fribourg have opened an investigation after two newborn lambs were found decapitated in what authorities suspect was a deliberate act.
SWISS sees profits rise due to war
The war in the Middle East has boosted profits for Swiss International Air Lines - but it may not last.
We will be able to text the emergency services
We’ll soon be able to text the emergency services.
