Unemployment rules for frontaliers changed over the weekend – putting more pressure on those claiming benefits in France.
The rules now state that claimants have to accept a suitable job in France if it’s paying a fair French salary – and can’t hold on for a higher paid Swiss post.
If they do, they risk having their money suspended.
The French government spends EUR 800m a year on unemployed cross-border workers.
Guilty of rape, jailed - then deported
It was rape — and a rape marked by cruelty.
US tarrifs cut - for now
New U.S. tariffs on Swiss imports have officially taken effect. But they maybe short lived.
School student accused of Twint theft
It’s thought a student at a Vaud High School has been cashing in.
Yet another scam to be careful of
Switzerland’s Federal Office for Cybersecurity is warning about a growing callback scam targeting bank and payment app users.
Injuries over Xmas soar
Candles, cooking and fireworks make the holidays festive, but also riskier, warns Swiss accident insurer SUVA.
American tourist rape trial in Geneva
In Geneva, rare CCTV footage was shown in court this week during a rape trial.
