Workers for the City of Zurich had a pleasant surprise as their February salaries have been paid twice.
Unfortunately for them, it’s a technical glitch and not a bonus – and it will have to paid back.
The City is now checking to see how many of their 30,000 workers are affected.
Councillors were also paid their attendance fees twice.
It’s not known exactly the total amount was paid.
Confusion over US tarifs
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Possible new Iranian meeting in Geneva this week
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Driver tackles tunnel fire in Geneva
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Avalanche claims another life
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Now hairdressers charge for no-shows
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Cat cancer may help humans
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