Unions are complaining about poor working conditions on a building site in Cologny in Geneva.
A new luxurious villa is being built by the United Arab Emirates. It’s due to become the country’s Permanent Mission and will also be used for accommodation.
Workers say they haven’t been issued with safety equipment and covid rules are being ignored. Unions claim some workers haven’t been paid.
The construction companies involved and the United Arab Emirates are not responding to requests for comment.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
