The number of cross border workers in Geneva continues to grow.
The number hit 100,000 in 2022. But by June this year, that had risen to nearly 109,000.
Canton Geneva alone accounts for 28% of all cross-border workers in the country – making it the canton with the most frontaliers.
According to figures from the Cantonal Statistics Office – the rise slowed a little in the second quarter of this year, but only by 0.3%.
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.
