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.
Is a Trump deal close?
The financial news service Bloomberg says that Switzerland is in the verge of a new trade deal with the United States.
Six teen girls sentenced after vicious attack
Six teenage girls have been sentenced for a violent assault on another girl in Oensingen, Solothurn, last January.
Bern is the Christmas Grinch
A sign of austerity in Bern: the Federal Department of Finance has cancelled its traditional Christmas party.
Battery blamed for bike shop fire
A bad battery is being blamed for a fire in a bike shop in canton Neuchâtel.
Sperm quality varies dramatically across the country
A new study suggests where you live might affect sperm quality.
Cash banned at Zurich Christmas Market
Customers will not be able to use cash at the upcoming Christmas Market at Zurich main train station.
