(c) Police GE
After a break of 150 years – Geneva police are bringing back horses.
The force will have a mounted unit operational by the end of the year.
The decision comes after a successful trial 4 years ago. It will have four officers, a chief and a detective. The unit will also specialize in animal abuse cases.
The police say the main uses will be at sporting and cultural events.
The horses are currently being trained.
Burka fine set at CHF 1,000
Parliament has set a maximum fine of CHF 1,000 for wearing a burka in public.
Geneva police to investigate religious meeting
Geneva police are investigating a religious gathering on the lakeside. Since 2019, all religious events in the public space need authorization because of the secularism law.
No tunnel tolls
Parliament has rejected an idea to charge tolls to use the Gotthard Road Tunnel and other busy routes.
Businesses should be rewarded for saving power
Businesses that make efforts to cut their electricity consumption permanently should be exempt from any quotas that may have to be brought in to tackle shortages.
City of Geneva offers grant to Red Cross
The City of Geneva is offering the Red Cross a grant of CHF 4m to support the organisation’s international relief efforts.
Nanny back in court
A nanny, who was sentenced after baby in her care died in 2018, is back in court in Geneva as the prosecution believes the original sentence is too lax.
