The plan to build a new footbridge next to the Mont-Blanc bridge could be scuppered by a referendum.
The CHF 40m project has been passed by the city council. But some consider the idea to be unnecessary and too expensive.
Campaigners now have less than a month to collect 3,200 signatures.
Despite the threat of a referendum, work has started. The city has already launched a call for tenders for wooden piles needed for the construction, valued at half a million francs.
WEF quits following Epstein links
The president of the World Economic Forum, Børge Brende, has resigned following an internal probe into his past contacts with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Parmelin defends Trump comments
In a special edition of Infrarouge on RTS, the Swiss President Guy Parmelin defended his recent meeting with Donald Trump in Davos during the World Economic Forum.
Pharmacy miscalculates dosage for baby
A pharmacy in Zurich has apologised after a potentially dangerous dosing error involving a four-month-old baby.
Hybrid cars popular in Geneva
Geneva’s car market is shifting gears.
US to expand Bern Embassy
The US government has confirmed it will spend CHF 36m on renovating the embassy in Bern.
Fire victims will get federal money
Bern has announced it will pay each victim of the Crans Montana fire CHF 50,000 as a one time payment.
