The Swiss People’s Party in Geneva failed to collect enough signatures to force the decision to give NGOs in Geneva CHF 10m to a vote.
The idea the money will give NGOs time to find new sources of cash they’ve lost due to the cut backs triggered by the Trump administration.
The party only managed to get just under 2,500 names – but they needed over 4,000.
It’s hoped the move will safeguard over 3,000 jobs for the time being, although everyone accepts it not a long-term solution.
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence - 142
A new hotline for victims of domestic violence opens today; accessible 24/7 and across the country.
Ikea slammed for pricing practices
The Swedish furniture chain Ikea has been slammed by consumer rights groups and forced to change how it displays prices.
Champions and younger runners in this year's Geneva Marathon
Record numbers, and a younger crowd, are set for the Geneva Marathon this year.
French customs officers using blue lights in Switzerland
Geneva police stopped a car with blue flashing lights and french license plates on the autoroute near Bardonnex.
Drivers stuck as extremely long red light
Motorists in Milvignes in canton Neuchatel are voicing frustration over long waits at a key set of traffic lights.
Shock neck and neck opinion poll result
Voters are heading for a tight decision on immigration.
