More of us are playing the Lottery than ever before – which means more money can be handed out to worthy causes.
The latest figures from Lotterie Romande shows CHF 243m was given to social, sports and cultural organisations – that’s up nearly 4% over a year.
The lottery can hand over more cash because revenue is up. We gambled CHF 38m more last year than in 2021.
In a statement the lottery says the rise is down to more and different types of games and the reopening of cafés
Students occupy Lausanne Uni building
Students have barricaded themselves in a building at the University of Lausanne.
Teens with suspected IS links released
Two teenagers who had been arrested over Easter, suspected of having links with Islamic State and helping to plan explosive attacks in the country, have been released.
Crash causes major delays
Geneva police are appealing for witnesses after an accident in town caused major delays yesterday morning.
Hospital says it will treat the newly uninsured
The Hôpital de la Tour in Meyrin says it will continue to treat patients that are insured by Groupe Mutuel until July.
Big storm hits small town
A massive, but isolated, storm hit the town of Flawil in canton Sankt Gallen yesterday afternoon.
Geneva Marathon means more disruption
The Geneva marathon is on this weekend and the TPG says many public transport routes will be severely disrupted.
