Even though we want to make sure cash will not go away – we’re not using it.
The initiative, ‘Cash is Freedom’ collected 137,000 signatures to protect cash usage in the constitution. It’s expected parliament will agree.
But still, we’re now far more likely to use electronic payments. The Swiss National Bank says the use of cash is plummeting.
In 2017, cash was used in 70% of transactions, but last year that was down to just 30%.
Step towards looser arms re-export rules
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States, has taken the first step of loosening the laws restricting the re-sale of Swiss-made arms and munitions.
Geneva prepares heatwave plan
The City of Geneva is preparing its heatwave plan.
Train protestors face criminal charges
Protestors who invaded the train tracks at Geneva and Lausanne stations on Monday could face a lengthy jail term.
Man accused of abusing step-daughter acquitted
A man accused of sexually abusing his step-daughter has been acquitted by a Geneva court.
Trump acolytes move to Bern
One of Donald Trump’s closest confidants will soon be in Bern.
Swiss man breaks 'nude in snow' record
A Swiss man has broken the world record for the longest time being buried naked in the snow.
