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Divonne child care worker charged with child rape

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (210+ words) Thursday, 25 June 2026 06: 30 The cross-border town of Divonne-les-Bains is reeling after a 20-year-old daycare worker was charged with raping a four-year-old girl in his care. The arrest happened last Thursday in full view of children and staff at the Arc-en-Ciel after-school…...

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Geneva not to host wrestling tournament

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (254+ words) Thursday, 25 June 2026 06: 30 Geneva has formally pulled out of the running to host the 2031 Federal Wrestling Festival, despite cantonal backing. L'man Bleu reported the city council blocked the bid over the logistics of putting a 45, 000-seat arena on Plaine de Plainpalais…...

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Car tax error could cost Geneva millions

8+ hour, 6+ min ago  (226+ words) Thursday, 25 June 2026 06: 30 The fallout from recent Administrative Court rulings on Geneva's vehicle tax system could have major financial consequences for the canton. According to estimates compiled by the Tribune de Gen've, "the theoretical annual difference between the current tax calculation…...

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SNB keeps interest rates at zero

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (250+ words) Friday, 19 June 2026 06: 30 The Swiss National Bank has kept its key interest rate at 0% for the fourth time in a row. The decision was widely expected, but the bank warned it is now more prepared to intervene in currency markets to…...

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G7 summit opens today

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (240+ words) Monday, 15 June 2026 06: 30 The G7 summit opens today in Evian, just across Lake Geneva, with Emmanuel Macron welcoming Donald Trump and other world leaders at the H'tel Royal. Trump is expected to arrive around five in the afternoon, after most leaders fly…...

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G7 protest becomes violent

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (233+ words) Monday, 15 June 2026 06: 30 Geneva remains on edge after anti-G7 demonstrations descended into violence ahead of the summit in neighbouring Evian yesterday evening. An estimated 20, 000 people joined what began as an authorised protest, but clashes erupted as night fell." A Tesla was…...

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Iran/US deal set to be signed in Geneva

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (236+ words) Monday, 15 June 2026 06: 30 A major diplomatic breakthrough appears to have been reached in the Middle East, and a deal will be signed in Switzerland. Pakistan says the United States and Iran have agreed to a peace deal to end the conflict,…...

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More Sunday shopping in Geneva

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (208+ words) Sunday, 14 June 2026 16: 21 Geneva voters have narrowly backed two controversial measures. By almost 53 percent, they approved allowing shops to open on two additional Sundays each year, a victory for business groups who say it will help retailers compete with neighbouring France....

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New Geneva school already full

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (221+ words) Friday, 12 June 2026 06: 30 A brand-new Geneva school is already full. Forty-four children aged nine and ten at Vernier's "cole de l'"tang have just learned they must move to the more distant Balexert school in August." Parents are furious with the…...

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Moves to toughen juvenile justice

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (216+ words) Friday, 12 June 2026 06: 30 There are moves to toughen up how courts can deal with juvenile offenders, including giving more leeway to treat a young offender as an adult. Parliament is discussing the move, despite warnings from professionals on the ground." The…...