While it’s hoped the worst effects of the pandemic are now behind us, many companies are still suffering from a slump in turnover and Geneva has voted to release a further CHF 35m in aid.
The Grand Council voted last night to help firms that have seen revenue slump more than 25% and are unable to apply for federal aid.
But an amendment to only pay those firms that agree not to make any redundancies was voted down.
ICRC neutrality important
The head of the International Committee of the Red Cross says Switzerland and the Geneva-based humanitarian body should keep their neutralities distinct
Cyclists fined
Gendarmes and municipal police handed out 135-euro fines to cyclists caught ignoring a road closure along Lake Annecy this weekend
Swiss football captain banned from training camp
Switzerland's football captain Granit Xhaka has admitted procuring a fake Covid vaccination certificate and will miss the next four Nations League matches
Price change for homeowners with solar panels
Swiss households with solar panels face a significant change from 1 January
AI not recommended in the mountains
Swiss mountain guides are sounding the alarm over hikers using ChatGPT and similar tools to plan trips into the Alps.
Geneva airport travel landmark
For the first time in Geneva Airport's history, more passengers are flying to and from China than to and from the United States
