The Federal Court has sided with the Geneva government in a dispute over Sunday shopping before Christmas.
Unions SIT and UNIA had challenged the 2024 decision to let stores open on December 22, calling it illegal.
But Switzerland’s highest court ruled the opening lawful and confirmed the canton’s authority to decide.
The Cantonal Department of the Economy says the Sunday opening will allow shops to compete against cross border and online shoppers.
Geneva is less attractive for businesses
Geneva is becoming less popular for businesses.
Transport plan angers Geneva
The much-awaited national plan for transport is angering many politicians in Geneva as they say it favours the German speaking regions and western Switzerland is being pushed to one side.
Vigilante pedo hunters sentenced
The investigation into a group of young people who hunted suspected pedophiles in the Lugano area has wrapped up.
Petition for cycle lane on Mont-Blanc Bridge
In Geneva, cycling and pedestrian groups are demanding safer space for bikes on the Mont-Blanc Bridge and Quai du Général Guisan.
Catfish develops taste for ducks
A duck chomping catfish is in the sights of a restaurant owner in canton Bern.
Swiss members of peace flotilla arrive back in Geneva
Around 300 people gathered at Geneva Airport to welcome home nine Swiss activists from the Gaza flotilla yesterday.
