Judges say Geneva deer can be culled - WRS
Jan 17, 2025 · Canton Geneva can continue to cull the deer population in the Versoix woods. Yesterday, federal judges lifted a suspension order imposed by a cantonal court. The Animal …
Geneva cold weather alert active over the weekend - WRS
Jan 17, 2025 · Geneva is extending its emergency cold weather plan until Monday. Temperatures are set to remain freezing overnight for the next few nights. The plan opens overnight shelters …
Unions unhappy with 2025 pay deals - WRS - worldradio.ch
Dec 17, 2024 · Unions are unhappy at recent pay negotiations and says the pay rises offered are not enough to keep up with the soaring cost of living. The group Travail Suisse says those in …
Stolen cello recovered - WRS
Nov 26, 2024 · Ophélie Gaillard (c) opheliegaillard.com. A valuable cello stolen in Geneva a couple of months ago has been recovered, undamaged. It’s the instrument used by the …
Flu epidemic underway - symptoms last longer - WRS
Jan 16, 2025 · Switzerland is in the midst of a major flu epidemic at the moment – and many pharmacists are observing infections are lasting longer. The Federal Health Office says figures …
Switzerland loses human rights case - WRS
Nov 13, 2024 · The European Court of Human Rights. Switzerland has been condemned by the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg for its decision to deny asylum to a gay Iranian.
Large anti-war march through Geneva - WRS - worldradio.ch
Oct 21, 2024 · Around 3,000 marched through the centre of Geneva on Saturday, protesting the war in Gaza and Lebanon and calling for an economic boycott of Israel.
Patek Philippe warns staff to be careful after blast - WRS
Nov 27, 2024 · The watch maker, Patek Philippe, is warning its employees to be careful after a second explosion seems to have targeted its staff. A 12-year-old girl was seriously injured in …
RTS celebrates success of 'The Winter Palace' - WRS
4 days ago · Swiss French Television are celebrating the success of its most expensive show it’s ever produced – and hopes are high when it debuts on Netflix internationally next month. The …
Beznau powerplant to stay until 2033 - WRS
Dec 6, 2024 · The nuclear power plant in canton Aargau, Beznau, is the oldest operating plant in the world and it will now run until 2033. The energy company, Axpo, is to spend CHF 350m on …