A drunk driver who killed a student on the Collex Bossey road in Geneva has been convicted of murder and will serve 6 and a half years in jail.
The defence was calling for the man to be charged with then lesser negligent homicide.
Judges disagreed, noting the man was speeding as well as being impaired. They said the incident was an ‘absolute tragedy.’
As the man is a Polish national – he will be deported at the end of his sentence and banned from entering Switzerland for 10 years.
Jet fuel reserves lower than expected
Switzerland’s strategic kerosene reserves are running below legal requirements.
Court upholds e-ID vote, on a technicality
Switzerland’s top court has confirmed the result of last year’s vote on electronic identity, rejecting a series of legal challenges.
First Geneva citizens' meeting a success
A strong turnout marked the first citizen meeting held this week in Geneva.
Finally, a hotline number for domestic abuse victims
A hotline for victims of domestic abuse is finally going to be launched, after 15 years of delays.
Homeopathy will be covered by health insurance
Homeopathy will remain covered by the basic health insurance, after authorities decided not to reassess its status.
Biker ignored warning signs and crashed
There was a completely avoidable crash on the A1 autoroute near Geneva airport.
