Despite this country have an excellent reputation for cleanliness – it leads the world in plastic pollution.
The campaign group, OceanCare, says a million tonnes of plastic is used each year in Switzerland – that’s 127 kilos per person. The highest per-capita usage in Europe.
Although we’re landlocked – micro plastics find their way into the oceans through rivers.
The group is calling for more government action and stricter rules on the disposal of plastic.
Roads safer in Geneva
Road safety is improving in Geneva, with fewer accidents and fatalities recorded last year.
Prisoner escapes from ambulance
A man has escaped from custody in Geneva after jumping from a moving ambulance during a prison transfer.
Fireworks banned in public spaces from tomorrow
Fireworks will be banned in publicly accessible spaces across Switzerland from tomorrow.
Easter holiday rush is underway, but will get worse
The Easter getaway is fast approaching — and the roads are already filling up.
Geneva police hunt passerby after weird crash
Geneva police are hunting a person who left the scene of a rather surreal accident in Eaux-Vives yesterday afternoon.
Most prefer cashless payments
Cashless payments are still the most popular way to pay in Switzerland, but cash isn’t going anywhere.
