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Geneva, Switzerland · GenevaThe Industrial Services of Geneva (SIG) are facing several complaints following their geothermal prospecting campaigns. Homeowners claim that cracks have appeared in their houses after the passage of the vibration trucks. Legal action will be taken.See the Story
In Geneva, SIG soon facing justice for geothermal prospecting campaigns.
Geneva, Switzerland · GenevaA protest is planned for Saturday against rising rents and 'attacks on tenants'. The organizers hope to spark a national movement in support of the two referendums launched by Asloca. Several Geneva associations unite 'against rising rents and the dismantling of tenancy law'. By organizing a protest this Saturday, they hope to inspire similar movements in other cantons, with an eye on the two upcoming federal votes on tenancy law. By collecting …See the Story
Geneva-based associations launch the campaign against “the dismantling of tenancy law”
Health · GenevaA Genève, Adrien Bron, directeur général de la santé, va quitter l'administration cantonale. Ce haut fonctionnaire, qui a été l'une des figures marquantes de la lutte contre le Covid-19, prendra la direction de l'EMS du Petit-Saconnex.See the Story
In Geneva, the director general of health leaves the cantonal administration.
World Health Organization · GenevaWHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom warns world of need for 'common front' and approval of pandemic prevention, preparedness and response accord, to be voted on at May General Assembly. He calls it a 'critical mission for humanity', as risk exists of leaving world exposed to same deficiencies that hampered global response to COVID-19: lack of coordination, lack of information exchange and lack of equity. 'I feel very encouraged by the revised draft tex…See the Story
WHO on the next pandemic: "It is a critical mission for humanity to have a joint plan"
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World Health Organization · GenevaToday, over 100 religious leaders and faith-based organizations globally called on leaders of the World Health Organization to secure equity commitments to protect all populations everywhere from future pandemics. The letter was delivered on the opening day of the intended final nine-day negotiating session in Geneva for the Pandemic Accord, a new international agreement of UN member states to bolster pandemic prevention, preparedness and respon…See the Story
Religious Leaders Call for Global Health Equity as Nations Gather to Finalize Pandemic Agreement
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Guns · GenevaOn Sunday night into Monday, a young man fired about ten times at the front of a cafe in the Pâquis district. Even more surprising, the weapon had been stolen from a police car of the Anti-Crime Brigade which did not have a compartment to secure the weapon. Incredible, but true. A 19-year-old man managed to steal a SIG Sauer MPX submachine gun from a Geneva police vehicle before using it to fire in bursts at the cafe's front window in the hot Pâ…See the Story
How the Geneva police managed to steal a handgun left in a van
Geneva, Switzerland · GenevaClimate talks often revolve around reducing CO2. But another powerful heat-trapping emission — methane — will be in the crosshairs at a global forum in Geneva this week. Methane — which is potent but relatively short-lived — is a key target for countries wanting to slash emissions quickly. Methane emissions from the fossil fuel industry have risen for three consecutive years, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), hitting near recor…See the Story