The Geneva based United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to sack 3,500 worldwide – including nearly half based in Geneva.
The cut backs will also mean some local office closures.
The decision as made after the US House of Representatives decided to cut foreign aid by USD 8bn.
The news comes as there are more displaced people than ever before.
Swiss embassy staff stay in Tehran due to US commitments
Five diplomats, and their families, working at the Swiss Embassy in Tehran have left the country.
Doctor accused of several rapes near Geneva
France is being rocked by another sexual abuse scandal, this time not far from the Geneva border in Bonneville.
Indian restaurants raided on trafficking allegations
Geneva police have arrested 6 people on suspicion of human trafficking after raiding several Indian restaurants.
Minimum wage laws under threat from Bern
The Geneva minimum wage could be ended by Bern.
Valais still clearing up snow damage
The sudden and heavy snowfalls in Valais in April will cost the canton millions of francs and work is still underway clearing the damage.
SVP calls for end to Ukrainian permit
The right-wing Swiss People’s Party is calling for an end to the protected status of Ukrainians who fled the war and are living in Switzerland.
