After months of tension, Geneva and its French neighbours are moving toward closer cooperation.
On November 27, an agreement is set to be signed allowing Geneva to help fund transport projects in nearby France for the first time.
The canton plans to invest around CHF 30m to improve cross-border bus routes and park-and-ride sites.
Supporters say it’s key to easing traffic congestion, but the plan could still face political hurdles and possibly a public vote .
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.
