The new equestrian brigade of the Geneva police is operational.
Three horses, Carino, Nival and Donavalon, have been in training for the past year. They were appraised at the end of last week by Belgian Equestrian police who conducted 2 days of aptitude tests with the horses and five riders.
The horses are of the Franches-Montagnes breed and selected for their cool, calm character.
They will be engaged for prevention, deterrence and repression missions.
Non-Swiss vote debate more complicated
Three major Geneva politicians have come out against an initiative to give foreigners the right to vote and to stand in local elections.
Hospital cut from insurance firm
A move by the health insurer, Groupe Mutual, has sent shockwaves through the local medical system.
Major demonstration against sacking of gay teacher
Hundreds demonstrated in Pfäffikon in canton Zurich against the dismissal of a gay teacher.
Vaud snow groomer dies from injuries
The man who was driving a snow groomer in canton Vaud, which plunged down a 400-meter slope at the beginning of last week, has died in hospital – says Vaud police.
Cycling fans brave the rain and Servette in the final
The rain didn’t put off thousands of people to watch the end of the Tour de Romandie in Geneva over the weekend.
Weekend jams at the Gotthard
There were major jams at the Gotthard Tunnel this weekend.
