Members of the City of Geneva Council have voted themselves a pay increase of 25%.
Councillors are paid an attendance fee of CHF 143 – that will rise to CHF 178.
Most parties backed the move, except the Centre-Green Liberal group. It was justified, say the backers, as the fee hasn’t changed since 2011 and since 2013 the fees are now taxable - before, they were tax free.
Also, others pointed out some younger members have left as they can’t balance their commitments with the council and work.
Cassis statement under fire
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis is under fire from several parliamentarians for comments equating violations of international law by both Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Zurich reports measles outbreak
Zurich is reporting a measles outbreak.
Elderly woman trampled to death by cows
An elderly woman has been trampled to death by cattle in canton Graubunden.
Homeopathy could be removed from health insurance
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Automatic anti-jam system starts on A1
An automated system designed to cut traffic jams on the autoroutes is being rolled out on the A1 between Geneva and Lausanne.
E.coli prevents swimming in some areas of the lake
Swimming in Lake Geneva has been banned in Vengeron and Pregny-Chambésy after a sewerage pipe burst.
