Despite coming third in the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday night, praise is being heaped on the Swiss contender, Gjon’s Tears.
He won the jury vote and topped the table until the public votes started to be announced – then Italy surged to take the title.
But the 22-year-old was congratulated by the president. Guy Parmelin tweeted his praise for coming third – calling his performance ‘magnificent.’
Gjon says he’s happy with third place and honoured the jury placed him first.
Man drowns in Rhone after fight
A man has drowned in the Rhône River in Geneva after falling into the water during a fight near the Usine night club.
Govt allows US humanitarian overflights during Iran war
Three American military aircraft involved in the war in Iran have been granted permission to use Swiss airspace.
Concern as govt raises health insurance deductible
The Swiss Trade Union Federation has condemned a federal plan to raise the minimum health insurance deductible from 300 to 400 francs.
Geneva to pedestrianize large areas of Rive
The City of Geneva has given the go ahead to pedestrianize large areas of Rive.
Summer camps can be tax deductable
The Federal Court has ruled that children’s summer camps can qualify as tax-deductible childcare. The decision overturns a challenge by Geneva’s tax authorities.
Call to end first class on trains
A petition has been launched calling for the abolition of first-class on trains.
