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WEBThe Geneva minimum wage will be raised from the 1st January next year. Work can give you cancer. In a rather unusual move, the City of Geneva has placed information panels about the proposed pedestrian bridge that would be built near the Mont-Blanc bridge. The plan to give under 25s free public transport in Geneva from next year is now going ...
Listen Again - WRS
WEB1973-2024. Play Download Episode. Laura Leoncini from Job Tales on the Breakfast Show. Friday, 30 August 2024. 14 minutes. Laura's show has been on WRS for a year now. We invited her on the Breakfast Show to talk about some of her favourite moments so far. Play Download Episode.
Switzerland needs to return to 'war footing' - WRS
WEBMar 22, 2024 · Switzerland needs to return to a war footing – as it was during the Cold War. That’s the opinion of a Swiss People’s Party national parliamentarian Benjamin Fischer. At the height of the cold war in 1969, the government sent a civil defence booklet to all households in the country. It was designed to create ‘inner resilience’.
Pro-Palestinian demo in Zurich - WRS
WEBMonday, 29 January 2024 06:30. Thousands of pro-Palestinian protestors gathered in Zurich on Saturday, calling for an end to the violence and a ceasefire. Many described the war as a ‘genocide.’. Speakers included Jewish activists, as well as those who have family members in Gaza. There were also similar, smaller events elsewhere.
Swiss certificates valid in EU from today - WRS
WEBJul 9, 2021 · The Swiss issued vaccination certificates are valid throughout the European Union from today. The EU Commission says the certificates can be used across the bloc in exactly the same way as certificates issued by any EU member. Similarly, Switzerland will accept any EU issued certificate. But despite this move – the Commission points out ...
90 states and organistions meet in Nidwalden this weekend
WEBJun 11, 2024 · (c) Bürgenstock Resort. Swiss officials say 90 countries and organisations will be meeting in canton Nidwalden to discuss how to bring lasting peace to Ukraine.
World Cup ticket demand down - WRS
WEBNov 16, 2022 · Qatar 2022. With only a few days to go before the start of the World Cup in Qatar, demand from Swiss fans is lower than other tournaments. Many say they’re staying away in protest at the Middle Eastern country’s human rights record.
Call for action over uncontrolled imports of puppies into Switzerland
WEBJul 20, 2022 · There are concerns over an increase in the number of puppies being imported into Switzerland from unscrupulous breeders to meet a growing demand that started during the pandemic.
A bit about Basel - Swiss Up - WRS
WEBSep 3, 2024 · Swiss Up. 00:00 | 00:00. 20. 20. Podcast Home. Download Episode. Tuesday, 3 September 2024 - 9 minutes. The decision to give the Eurovision Song Contest to Basel gives us an opportunity to talk about Switzerland's third largest city.
Bern looks at massive budget cuts - WRS
WEBFriday, 6 September 2024 06:30. Federal Palace, Bern. The Confederation is looking to cut CHF 5bn from the national budget in the next five years. The amount that needs to be cut matches the commitment that’s been imposed on the government by voters to pay a 13th month to pensioners. The chairman of the Federal Finance Administration, Serge ...