Geneva could soon ban smoking on restaurant and café terraces during mealtimes.
The Grand Council narrowly approved the motion Friday evening, tasking the Department of Health with drafting the law.
Supporters cite health and secondhand smoke concerns, while café owners warn it’s an ideological move that could complicate service and limit customer freedom.
Geneva has banned indoor smoking since 2009, and how the new terrace restriction will be enforced remains uncertain.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
