The population of Geneva continues to climb.
In 2018 the canton passed the important half a million-resident mark – but since then another 21,000 have moved in.
The population increase is slower than it was before covid – and very few moved to the canton during lockdowns.
But there are signs the population increase is accelerating again. The Cantonal Statistics Office says just over 5,000 moved in last year - up on the previous 5-year average of 4,000.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
