The illegal bike lane painted on the road in Vernier has already been removed by the city and the activists could face charges.
The cantonal councillor Serge Dal Busco says such direct action can’t be tolerated – and adds there’s an ambitious project to improve mobility.
The Infrastructure Department says it’s not possible to have a bike lane on that section of road as space is too limited.
The group Extinction Rebellion admitted it was behind the illegal bike lane.
Govt to delay funding decision for UNRWA
The Swiss government is putting off a decision on whether to re-start funding to the UN Palestinian relief organisation UNRWA.
Potential terrorist arrested in neighbouring France
A teenager threatening to attack the Paris Olympics has been arrested in neighbouring France.
New plan to pay for P+R in France
The canton of Geneva is proposing a new plan on how to finance Park and Ride schemes in neighbouring France.
Nestlé throws mineral water away
The Swiss food giant Nestlé has been forced to destroy several batches of its mineral water brand, Perrier, due to a bacterial contamination.
Sheep head prankster found
The person responsible for placing two sheep heads in the toilets in a Geneva school has been identified – and the investigation has been closed, according to the police.
Former president says Switzerland should join EU
A former member of the Federal Council says the only way Switzerland will achieve its European goals is by becoming a full member of the European Union.
