The Swiss Trade Union Federation has condemned a federal plan to raise the minimum health insurance deductible from 300 to 400 francs.
The proposal, now under consultation, aims to strengthen personal responsibility and help curb rising healthcare costs. The Federal Council notes the minimum deductible has not increased since 2004.
But unions warn the change would mainly affect older people and those with chronic illnesses, and could force more patients to forgo necessary medical care.
Man drowns in Rhone after fight
A man has drowned in the Rhône River in Geneva after falling into the water during a fight near the Usine night club.
Govt allows US humanitarian overflights during Iran war
Three American military aircraft involved in the war in Iran have been granted permission to use Swiss airspace.
Geneva to pedestrianize large areas of Rive
The City of Geneva has given the go ahead to pedestrianize large areas of Rive.
Summer camps can be tax deductable
The Federal Court has ruled that children’s summer camps can qualify as tax-deductible childcare. The decision overturns a challenge by Geneva’s tax authorities.
Call to end first class on trains
A petition has been launched calling for the abolition of first-class on trains.
Heavy weekend snow cut off villages
Very heavy snowfall in some areas of the country cut villages off, closed roads and raised avalanche warnings immensely.
