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%.
Bacteria warning in lakes
Sunny skies and temperatures approaching 30 degrees are expected this weekend, making lakes and rivers popular destinations across. But authorities canton Vaud are warning swimmers about a very real risk: cyanobacteria, which can spread rapidly in warm, still water.
Vengeron beach opens
The Vengeron beach has reopened after being closed since Tuesday due to pollution linked to a ruptured sewage pipe near Geneva Airport.
Nyon family suffers frightening attack
A family in Nyon had a terrifying ordeal when several hooded intruders broke into their house and forced them to open the safe earlier this week.
Lausanne at forefront on antibiotic resistance research
Lausanne is positioning itself at the forefront of fighting antibiotic resistance.
Luxury shoemaker ends Swiss production
Swiss luxury shoemaker Bally is ending shoe production in Switzerland.
Speed camera vandal spared prison
A 52-year-old man from Aargau has avoided prison despite carrying out a major vandalism campaign across Zurich.
