The French-speaking cantons are drawing a firm line against cutting the licence fee that funds the Swiss public broadcaster, the SSR.
With a vote set for March 8th on the “200 francs is enough!” initiative, western Swiss governments warn linguistic minorities have the most to lose.
Despite their concerns, a new Tamedia poll shows voters split down the middle, including in French-speaking Switzerland.
Cantonal leaders warn the cut would weaken regional m
media and push production toward Zurich.
Woman dies in Carouge after home attack
In Geneva, a 52-year-old woman was found dead early Saturday morning in her apartment in Carouge.
US is now in surplus with Swiss trade
In the tariff dispute with Switzerland, Donald Trump is suddenly short one key argument.
Migros recalls baby formula
Babybio Optima infant formula has been pulled from Migros shelves in French-speaking Switzerland.
Geneva teachers warn over Roblox
Geneva is sounding the alarm over Roblox.
Italy angered at decision to release fire bar owner
Italy has expressed its anger at the decision to release the owner of the Constellation bar in Crans-Montana.
Nightclub fire exit locked
More than three weeks after the deadly fire in Crans-Montana, serious doubts are emerging about the owners’ version of events.
