The government of Geneva is forecasting a deficit of CHF 256 million for the 2024 budget.
It announced yesterday that while 256 million sounds like a great deal, it is actually only about half the deficit budgeted for the current year, which amounts to CHF 476 million.
The 2024 budget still has to be approved by the Grand Counsel.
Geneva’s annual budget is around CHF 10 billion.
Its current debt amounts to a little under CHF 11 billion.
Trees down, power out across western Switzerland
Western parts of the country are picking up the pieces after storm Benjamin swept through the region yesterday.
Police frank about French crime wave
Two gun shops in the Lausanne area have been hit by French robbers within a week.
Skiing to be more expensive this season
Skiers in Switzerland will pay a little more this winter.
Thousands struggle with basic skills
In Switzerland, about 15% of adults struggle with basic reading, math, and problem-solving skills - that’s roughly 850,000 people.
Army sergeant throws cat at recruits
A shocking video from a Swiss barracks in Lenzburg, canton Aargau, has sparked outrage.
Clock change sends people to the ER
Clocks change at the end of the week - and it could be dangerous - as it sends more people to hospital.
