As soon as it’s been passed by the Carouge Municipal Council, the Swiss People’s Party has launched a referendum against the proposed new aquatic centre.
The right-wing party says it’s unacceptable the commune pays the CHF 70m bill when people from all over the canton will use it – and it believes other communes should also contribute.
The Swiss People’s Party says the high cost will likely mean to a tax rise in Carouge.
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.
