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⚠ In this section, you will find all the latest news for the current year from the City of Geneva, organised by theme. ⚠

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Meal distributions during the end-of-year festive period

As an alternative to the “Réveillon de la solidarité”, following the cancellation of the New Year’s Eve event due to the current health restrictions, the Social Service intends to pay particular attention to vulnerable people during the festive period.

City of Geneva increases tree planting in response to climate emergency

The City of Geneva’s new tree management policy announced in June 2020 is moving into action with the 2020-2021 planting season, which has just started. A further 500 trees will be added to parks, streets and cemeteries in the city, three times as many as in previous years. This is in response to the climate emergency.

Christmas markets to prepare for the festive season

Plunge into the end-of-year festive atmosphere by unearthing your ideal Christmas tree in one of the four Christmas tree markets in the city of Geneva or with a stroll through the 2020 Christmas markets scattered around Geneva: here is a selection.

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Snow and black ice: the City is ready to intervene

The cold season has arrived and both snow and black ice can appear at any time on the 220 km of roads and 440 km of pavements and footpaths in the City of Geneva. Snow on the ground represents a challenge for the municipal territory: it cannot all be removed at the same time, but the Road Cleaning Department has significant capabilities used in accordance with a tried-and-tested strategy which determines how these resources are used and what the priority actions are.

The City of Geneva currently puts financial impact of health crisis at over CHF 55 million when first wave taken into account

Since the pandemic started the City of Geneva has put various measures in place to combat the spread of Covid-19 and support economic and cultural players in the city, which has resulted in exceptional expenditure. At the same time, the municipality is missing out on several sources of operating and tax income.

Results of the call for projects against anti-black racism: the City supports seven projects

Following the creation of a budget line totalling CHF 50,000 dedicated specifically to the fight against anti-black racism, the Agenda 21 - Sustainable City Service issued a call for projects in August with a view to addressing this matter. It supports the seven projects adopted to varying degrees.

Christmas illuminations shine at around twenty sites in the city

From Friday 27 November 2020 to 3 January 2021, 22 sites (squares, trees and fountains) will be illuminated in the very centre of the city and districts like Saint-Jean and Jonction. The community has invested almost CHF 200,000 in these installations, which are very popular.

Early childhood care charge waivers due to Covid-19

With the re-emergence of the pandemic, a shortage of staff has obliged some early childhood care facilities to shorten their operating hours and/or close to some age groups for one or more days. The City of Geneva has decided to re-introduce the measure put in place during the first wave this spring: there will be no charge for services not provided after the summer break where groups have been closed or operating hours reduced.

The scientific and heritage libraries of the City of Geneva have reactivated their home borrowing service

The public will once again be able to benefit from the documentary services necessary to their studies. This emergency initiative aims to provide the best possible service for the university, academic and scientific communities which have been affected by the current health crisis.

Meal distributions during the end-of-year festive period

Snow and black ice: the City is ready to intervene

Christmas illuminations shine at around twenty sites in the city

City of Geneva increases tree planting in response to climate emergency

The City of Geneva currently puts financial impact of health crisis at over CHF 55 million when first wave taken into account

Early childhood care charge waivers due to Covid-19

Christmas markets to prepare for the festive season

Results of the call for projects against anti-black racism: the City supports seven projects

The scientific and heritage libraries of the City of Geneva have reactivated their home borrowing service

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Meal distributions during the end-of-year festive period

City of Geneva increases tree planting in response to climate emergency

Christmas markets to prepare for the festive season

Snow and black ice: the City is ready to intervene

The City of Geneva currently puts financial impact of health crisis at over CHF 55 million when first wave taken into account

Results of the call for projects against anti-black racism: the City supports seven projects

Christmas illuminations shine at around twenty sites in the city

Early childhood care charge waivers due to Covid-19

The scientific and heritage libraries of the City of Geneva have reactivated their home borrowing service

Meal distributions during the end-of-year festive period

Snow and black ice: the City is ready to intervene

Christmas illuminations shine at around twenty sites in the city

City of Geneva increases tree planting in response to climate emergency

The City of Geneva currently puts financial impact of health crisis at over CHF 55 million when first wave taken into account

Early childhood care charge waivers due to Covid-19

Christmas markets to prepare for the festive season

Results of the call for projects against anti-black racism: the City supports seven projects

The scientific and heritage libraries of the City of Geneva have reactivated their home borrowing service

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Meal distributions during the end-of-year festive period

City of Geneva increases tree planting in response to climate emergency

Christmas markets to prepare for the festive season

Snow and black ice: the City is ready to intervene

The City of Geneva currently puts financial impact of health crisis at over CHF 55 million when first wave taken into account

Results of the call for projects against anti-black racism: the City supports seven projects

Christmas illuminations shine at around twenty sites in the city

Early childhood care charge waivers due to Covid-19

The scientific and heritage libraries of the City of Geneva have reactivated their home borrowing service

Meal distributions during the end-of-year festive period

Snow and black ice: the City is ready to intervene

Christmas illuminations shine at around twenty sites in the city

City of Geneva increases tree planting in response to climate emergency

The City of Geneva currently puts financial impact of health crisis at over CHF 55 million when first wave taken into account

Early childhood care charge waivers due to Covid-19

Christmas markets to prepare for the festive season

Results of the call for projects against anti-black racism: the City supports seven projects

The scientific and heritage libraries of the City of Geneva have reactivated their home borrowing service

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