Geneva is still attractive for multinationals companies to set up local HQs.
The Cantonal Statistics Office says 50 more companies started operating in the region between 2021 and the end of 2022.
Multinationals in the canton account for more than 108,000 full time jobs.
The sectors are trading, watchmaking, hotels and restaurants. Nearly half of all multinationals in Geneva are based in France or the United States.
Police clear protestors from Uni-Mail
In an early morning operation, police have cleared the protestors who occupying parts of the Uni Mail building in Geneva.
Hopes Nemo win will advance gender issues
Equality campaigners are hopeful that the win by non-binary Nemo in the Eurovision Song Contest will push the debate for the inclusion of a third gender in Swiss law.
US and Swiss forces on joint exercises
The Defence Department has been forced to issue a statement explaining why there are US Air Force helicopters in the skies.
High hopes for 2023 Geneva vintage
Geneva wine growers are fearful for this year’s harvest following a late cold snap – the first wines from last year have been released – and the reception is largely positive.
Taxis want to use tram lines
Geneva taxi drivers want permission to use more public transport lanes, including tram tracks.
New gel negates alcohol effects
Researchers at ETH Zurich say they’ve developed a gel which counters the negative impact of alcohol.
