The idea of a new crossing for Lake Geneva may have made a small step forward after the Geneva State Council sent a document to Bern outlining the idea.
The need of a crossing has been accepted by voters. In 2016, 62% accepted the initiative.
Any crossing will be designated a national route, so the majority of the funding will have to come from the Confederation – the amount is being estimated at almost CHF 5bn.
Whether the project will be accepted won’t be known until 2023.
Parmelin gives very Swiss speech in Davos
The Swiss president opened the World Economic Forum in Davos with a very Swiss message: neutrality, dialogue, and cooperation.
Several Geneva nightclubs violated safety laws
Several nightclubs and public venues in Geneva have been cited over the past decade for serious breaches of fire safety rules, some described as endangering the public.
New atomic plants a step closer
New nuclear power plants could be built. A parliamentary commission has voted in favor of lifting the current ban on new power stations.
Extended parental leave may be coming - finally
Young parents in Geneva could soon benefit from 24 weeks of parental leave, which will be a first in Switzerland.
Geneva car derails tram
A car making an illegal turn caused chaos on Geneva’s tram network yesterday morning.
Bern gives up on silent tire
It steals sleep, harms health, and even drags down house prices - and it seems the government can’t do anything about it.
