“Uber has succeeded in imposing itself with its lobbying and this secret agreement with Pierre Maudet”

How Uber was able to conquer Switzerland is the aftermath of the “Uber Files” affair. A huge leak caused by a former senior executive of the Californian company who gave the press no less than 120,000 internal documents. An international consortium of journalists has been writing about the issue for several months. A subject that … Read more

Bern and Paris reach an agreement on the imposition of telework

Switzerland and France have reached an agreement on the imposition of telework for cross-border workers. From January 1, teleworking will be possible up to 40% of the activity rate per year, without tax impact. Geneva and its companies welcome this decision. The development of teleworking during the health crisis constitutes “a change that is destined … Read more

Alain Berset is elected President of the Confederation

Alain Berset, dean of function after the resignation of Ueli Maurer and Simonetta Sommaruga, will lead the Confederation next year (archives). Photo: KEYSTONE/THE PRESS/PABLO GIANINAZZI Alain Berset will preside over the Swiss Confederation for the second time in 2023. The Federal Assembly elected him on Wednesday by 140 votes out of 181 valid ballots. The … Read more

The Escalade festival returns after two years in the shadows

From Friday evening, the Escalade festival will be in full swing to celebrate the 420th anniversary of the victory of the Genevans over the troops of the Duke of Savoy in 1602. Jean-Marc Barberis, president of the Compagnie de 1602 and Joël Mérigonde, from the he Association of Artisan Bakers and Confectioners of the Canton … Read more

this month dedicated to prostate and testicular cancer

Movember: this month of November dedicated to prostate and testicular cancer. The most common cancer (16%) in Switzerland and the deadliest (8%) in men, but which can largely be cured if caught in time. This is the case of Jean-Pierre. This patient, operated about fifteen years ago at the Grangettes. Hirslanden Clinique des Grangettes has … Read more