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 renovations to keep it going.
Sunday shopping saga goes federal - WRS
Dec 9, 2024 · The argument about Geneva shops being allowed to open on Sunday December 22nd could be going to the federal courts, but a decision may come too late.
France ends health agreement with Switzerland - WRS
Dec 2, 2024 · France has ended an agreement with Switzerland that allowed highly paid executives in big French companies not to pay into the French healthcare system, but could optout and pay for Swiss Insurance instead.
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Parcel bomb explodes in Grange-Canal - WRS - worldradio.ch
Nov 26, 2024 · A parcel bomb exploded in a letter box in Grange-Canal yesterday afternoon. Geneva police sealed off a large section of the area. A child was injured and taken to hospital.
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 renowned Ophélie Gaillard.
Top guide lists Valais as one of the best places in the world
Oct 24, 2024 · The globetrotter’s manual, the Lonely Planet, has named canton Valais as one of the top five places in the world to visit.
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.
Switzerland has a new computer - WRS
Sep 16, 2024 · The building housing 'Alps' Switzerland has a new computer. The supercomputer, called Alps, has been installed at the National Supercomputer Centre in Lugano.
'Humusation' raises legal questions - WRS
Dec 6, 2024 · (c) www.humusation.org. More are exploring the possibility of becoming compost after their death, but it’s proving to be a legal quagmire. The process is called ‘humusation.’