Geneva schools are not using Microsoft Office any longer – due to privacy concerns.
The US giant changed its policy over the summer which would mean that every student would have to set up an account, so their name and details will be stored on a Microsoft server.
The Education Department considers that unacceptable – so students will now be using the open-source software, LibreOffice.
The move affects children up to the age of 15. Older kids will still use Microsoft for the time being.
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.
