The tenants’ association Asloca is fighting plans currently going through parliament that will strengthen the rights of landlords.
30,000 have signed an online petition demanding the reforms be stopped.
The new rules would make it easier for the property owner to retake possession for their own personal needs and it will be necessary for any sublets to have a written contract.
Asloca says the changes could lead to an explosion in rent costs and make it easier to cancel tenant agreements.
Geneva students join protest
Student demonstrations in support of Gaza are spreading.
TPG stike averted
A strike threatened by public transport workers in Geneva has been averted after unions and management struck an agreement.
Fraudsters face charges after tip-off
Quick thinking by an elderly man in canton Zurich has netted a group of fraudsters and police have recovered half a million francs in cash.
Locals rally round bakery after fire
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Valais attracts business from other cantons
Inter-cantonal competition for businesses can be a cut throat operation.
Could women join the Swiss Guards?
For the first time in 500 years, women may be allowed to join the Swiss Guards charged with protecting the Pope at the Vatican.
