Geneva voters have narrowly rejected a socialist initiative to make dental care more affordable – by a margin just 144 votes.
The plan would have provided a CHF 300 annual voucher for the 135,000 residents who receive health-insurance subsidies.
Opponents, including the State Council, warned the measure would cost at least CHF 45m a year.
Voters also rejected a softer parliamentary counter-proposal, which focused mainly on prevention and planning, by a wider margin.
Jet fuel reserves lower than expected
Switzerland’s strategic kerosene reserves are running below legal requirements.
Court upholds e-ID vote, on a technicality
Switzerland’s top court has confirmed the result of last year’s vote on electronic identity, rejecting a series of legal challenges.
First Geneva citizens' meeting a success
A strong turnout marked the first citizen meeting held this week in Geneva.
Finally, a hotline number for domestic abuse victims
A hotline for victims of domestic abuse is finally going to be launched, after 15 years of delays.
Homeopathy will be covered by health insurance
Homeopathy will remain covered by the basic health insurance, after authorities decided not to reassess its status.
Biker ignored warning signs and crashed
There was a completely avoidable crash on the A1 autoroute near Geneva airport.
