Stories from Geneva · Switzerland

Swiss labor unions organized rallies and speeches across the country on May 1 to protest potential job losses and deteriorating working conditions. The mobilizations focused on defending wages and employment.

Attorney Philippe Nantère-Maud is defending a 16-year-old client in a case involving alleged medical negligence. A letter addressed to the prosecutor cites a poorly positioned oxygen mask and the late arrival of an ambulance.

Provin is implementing drastic measures to address a crisis in the viticulture sector in Switzerland. The company's director general, Michel Charbonnet, announced these measures during a meeting with shareholders.

Non-governmental organizations have denounced the anonymous access to genetic databases, alleging it allows for the commercial exploitation of genetic resources from the Global South without compensation.

Party executives expressed confidence in State Councilor Valérie Dietli following a four-hour meeting. The cantonal committee of the Center party met with Dietli to discuss a report alleging she secretly concluded a financial agreement to drop a complaint against her.

An Oxfam investigation released on International Workers' Day found that global CEO salaries have increased by 54 percent when adjusted for inflation since 2019. The remuneration of executives at the world's largest companies grew 20 times faster than employee wages last year, according to Oxfam. An average CEO earned 8.4 million dollars, or approximately 7.6 million francs, last year. This widening gap manifests differently between Switzerland and the European Union. The analysis was reported by NBC News Radio. Discussions regarding the report include potential solutions such as increased taxation on corporate wealth and guaranteeing minimum wages. In France, the study covers 26 of the 40 largest listed companies. Stanislaw Sanoun of Oxfam stated that while CEO pay rises, employees are becoming poorer.

Photographer Cindy Sherman is participating in a photography festival that features her work and books. Sherman described the event as an immense honor to celebrate the historical image the festival has established.

Actor and director Artus announced the creation of a foundation to provide vacation locations. The announcement follows the success of the film Un P'tit Trouille en Plus, which reached 10 million admissions. The foundation has already collected 300,000 euros.

The Saint-Paul media group announced it must reduce its workforce due to declining advertising and subscription revenues. The group will cut 13 full-time equivalent positions among journalists and 5 other roles.

World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated in Geneva on April 29 that the United States has not cleared its outstanding membership dues to the WHO. He noted there is no indication that the US will repay the arrears.