The City of Geneva is offering the Red Cross a grant of CHF 4m to support the organisation’s international relief efforts.
The money still needs to be approved by the Municipal Council.
The City says the grant shows the confidence placed on the Red Cross and reflects the position of Geneva as a humanitarian city.
The organisation has announced a series of cuts as it needs to save CHF 430m. 1,500 jobs will go globally before the end of next year – 300 of them at the Geneva headquarters.
Several injured in random knife attack
A man attacked several people with a knife yesterday afternoon in Zofingen in canton Aargau.
Push for Geneva to host song contest
Pressure is building to get canton Geneva to officially back the hosting of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
Govt says 'no' to song cash
As the potential cities vie for the right to host next years Eurovision Song Contest, the federal government have made it very clear – there will be no government money.
Unusual snowfalls on high passes
Despite being mid-May, the higher ground is getting a massive amount of snow.
Possible charge for Lauterbrunnen
The picturesque village of Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland is considering following the lead of Venice - and bringing in a daily charge for visitors.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
