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.
Search for missing man in Rhône
Emergency services are searching the Rhône in Geneva tonight for a young man who failed to resurface after jumping into the river with three friends.
Geneva worst for traffic
Geneva is now the most congested city in the country, with Lausanne in third place.
Geneva's cross-border compensation payment to France reaches record CHF 411m
Geneva will transfer a record CHF 411 million to France this year under the Financial Compensation scheme, up from CHF 396 million last year.
Crans-Montana bar accountant facing criminal allegations
The investigation into the deadly Crans-Montana bar fire has taken a sharp new turn.
Geneva tops list for cocaine use
Cocaine use in Switzerland continues to rise, according to a new study by Addiction Switzerland.
Bol d'Or rocked by controversy
Controversy has overshadowed the 87th Bol d'Or sailing competition this weekend.
