Tag: Geneva
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LIVE: First Round of Geneva’s Council of State Election
Live coverage begins: Geneva’s Council of State first round and cantonal votes Geneva voters head to the polls this Sunday for the first round of the Council of State election, with ten candidates vying to replace Antonio Hodgers. In addition to the decisive cantonal contest, residents will weigh in on seven cantonal measures and two…
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Geneva’s Budget Corsets Rejected: A Debate on Spending and Public Services
Two proposed restraints aimed at strangling spending Geneva’s budget package included two notable mechanisms designed to clamp down on state spending. The first would have forbidden the creation of any new permanent government position, with the sole exception of teachers. The second sought to ensure that increases in non-constrained charges could not outpace population growth.…
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Geneva Luxury Cinema Expands with Six New Blue Theaters
Geneva Luxury Cinema redefines the cinema experience In September, six new Blue Cinema rooms opened at Confédération Centre, right in the heart of Geneva. Prices range from CHF 21.90 to CHF 54.90, with options that include plush seating and even beds, along with snacks and drinks. The concept of premium cinema—combining comfort and high-end services…
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Geneva Gaza Solidarity Rally Draws Thousands, Calls for Western Complicity
Geneva Gaza Solidarity Rally Draws Thousands, Police Say 6,000 In the heart of Geneva on Saturday afternoon, a large crowd assembled for a solidarity demonstration in support of Gaza. The event was organized by the BDS-Genève collective, part of a broader wave of demonstrations tied to the ongoing Gaza conflict that has persisted for nearly…
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Live First Round: Geneva Council of State Election Coverage
Live coverage kicks off from the Canons de la Vieille-Ville Geneva voters head to the polls this Sunday for the first round of the supplementary election to the Geneva Council of State, the canton’s executive body. Ten candidates are vying to replace Antonio Hodgers, who is stepping down after years in office. In addition to…
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When Luxury Enters the Screen: Geneva’s Blue Cinema Expands Premium Rooms
Geneva’s Luxury Cinema Experience Arrives Geneva is unveiling a new face of moviegoing with the expansion of a premium concept. In Confédération Centre, a Swisscom‑owned group has added six more rooms to the Blue Cinema lineup, offering two hours of escape at prices ranging from CHF 21.90 to CHF 54.90. Advertised comforts include extra-wide seating,…
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Geneva Gaza Rally: Thousands Protest UBS Ties, Governments
Geneva Gaza protest draws thousands in city center On Saturday afternoon, the center of Geneva became the stage for a large show of solidarity with Gaza as a coalition known as BDS-Genève organized a march through the city. Participants gathered in response to the ongoing conflict affecting Gaza for almost two years, voicing concerns about…
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Luxury cinema in Geneva: premium seats at Blue Cinema
Geneva’s Luxury Cinema Experience Expands Geneva welcomes a new wave of cinematic indulgence as six new Blue Cinema screening rooms open at Confédération Centre, in the heart of the city. The question isn’t just what film you’ll watch, but what price you’re willing to pay for two hours of escape on the big screen. The…
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Gaza Pro-Palestine Protest Draws Thousands in Geneva
Geneva Protest Draws Thousands in Support of Gaza On a Saturday afternoon in Geneva, thousands gathered to show solidarity with Gaza and call for action from the international community. Estimates varied, with organizers placing the crowd around 8,000, while police put the figure closer to 6,000; others reported up to 10,000. The demonstration, organized by…
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Geneva’s Gaza protest: 8000-strong pro-Palestine march through the city
Geneva’s largest pro-Palestine march since 2023 draws thousands through the city Geneva witnessed its largest pro-Palestine demonstration since the crises began in October 2023. An estimated 8,000 people gathered on Saturday, according to organizers, while police counted around 6,000. The crowd started at Place Neuve around 13:30 and stretched toward Parc des Cropettes, gliding past…