The city of Geneva has launched a programme to help get young people into the workforce.
Those under 25 who live in the city and searching for work will be entitled to a one-off payment of CHF 1,000 a year.
The cash can be used for training, getting a driving licence, buying clothes for a job interview or buying essential computer equipment.
To qualify, the applicant can’t be in a training programme already, must have a secondary school diploma and show financial hardship.
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Voters are strongly opposed to raising VAT to fund either the army or a 13th pension payment.
We still love cash, but we're not using it
We may not be using cash as much - but we still love it. And it’s likely voters will choose to protect it in March.
Switzerland falls in corruption index
Switzerland’s fight against corruption is losing ground, according to Transparency International.
Vaud police to be issued with tasers
Vaud police are set to expand the use of tasers after a six-month trial showed positive results.
Locals line up against snow cannons
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Burglers could be responsible for 160 breakins
Police hope they’ve smashed a major burglary ring.
