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Driver held for 'murder' in cyclist's Geneva death

Wed, 09 Sep 2015 00:05:01 +0200

A 24-year-old man is being detained on suspicion of voluntary homicide and other charges after the car he was driving struck and killed a 23-year-old man cycling in the canton of Geneva, according to a media report.

Geneva voters to decide on Lake Geneva tunnel

Fri, 14 Feb 2014 11:35:26 +0100

Voters in the canton of Geneva will go to the polls as early as this year to decide on a new proposed crossing of Lake Geneva for motor vehicles.

Foreign gang charged over sabre attack

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 11:55:00 +0100

Seven foreigners are being judged for attempted murder for allegedly attacking a 25-year-old man with sabres and knives in downtown Geneva.

Geneva cabinet minister quits over bar fight

Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:47:00 +0100

After facing mounting pressure to resign following his involvement in a fight with a bar tender on New Year’s Eve, Geneva cabinet minister Mark Muller said he is quitting his post, effective Wednesday.

Top Geneva politician faces 'punch-up' charges

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 16:33:00 +0100

Geneva’s chief prosecutor has summoned one of the canton’s top politicians to answer charges of hitting a bartender during a New Year’s Eve fight at a nightclub.