It will come as no surprise, but Geneva traffic on the major roads was down significantly during lockdown – but less so in towns.
Figures from the cantonal statistics office show last year, traffic was down 21% on the autoroute bypass around the city and down 27% through the Ferney tunnel compared to 2019.
But local traffic was less affected – in some areas of the city it was down only 5%.
Italian investigators visit Valais police
Italian investigators are arriving in canton Valais this week as part of the ongoing probe into the deadly New Year’s Day fire in Crans-Montana.
Crime drops, but falls are uneven
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Move to charge for ER access
Switzerland’s lower house has narrowly backed a controversial plan to charge patients for visiting emergency rooms without a referral.
Calls for stricter tests for elderly drivers
Calls are growing for stricter rules on older drivers, following a rise in accidents involving senior citizens.
Paléo sells out in 19 minutes
Tickets for this summer’s Paléo Festival sold out in just 19 minutes, as thousands of fans rushed online when sales opened midday yesterday.
Cold snap stops spring
Forecasters warned us that it will happen - a cold front swept through the country yesterday afternoon.
