The air quality in Geneva is getting better.
Last year the canton had the lowest levels of fine particles and nitrogen dioxide ever recorded.
Ozone levels remain a problem, but still far lower than previous years.
The canton says the results show its environmental policies are working.
Although the overcall results are pleasing, it concedes there remains pockets where the air quality still isn’t good enough – such as along main roads.
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.
