Genevans will vote on whether to boost funding for culture.
The “1% for Culture” initiative, submitted yesterday with over 7,000 signatures, calls for at least one percent of the canton’s operating budget to go to arts and culture.
Supported by left-wing parties and cultural groups, the proposal aims to improve pay, protect jobs, and broaden access to culture.
The committee says the strong public response shows that culture is viewed as a necessity, not a luxury.
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.
