The government is trialling an express asylum procedure in Zurich in an effort to cut the back log of claimants.
The new system is being pushed by the Justice Minister, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider.
The pilot project will assess people who are very unlikely to have a valid claim for asylum – or for those who don’t intend this country to be the final destination.
It’s hoped it will have a deterrent effect. But the councillor points out those refused will have an opportunity to appeal.
Accident caused major disruption - man seriousy injured
Geneva rush hour traffic was severely disrupted yesterday afternoon after a 19-year-old scooter rider was hit by a tram in Rive.
Last victim of April avalanche found
The body of a 30-year-old Canadian national who was caught up in an avalanche on April 1st has been found.
TPG passengers back to pre-pandemic levels
The number of people using public transport in Geneva is now back to the levels seen before the pandemic.
SBB to change announcement for suicide deaths
Swiss Federal Railways will change the announcement which refers to a delay which occurs after a person dies by suicide at a train station.
Locals outraged at high rents
A new apartment complex is creating some controversy due to the high rents – with many residents aghast that prices have become so high.
Over 500 Asian hornets trapped
Wildlife authorities in the French department of Haute Savoie are hailing their success for trapping Asian Hornets.
