Administrations and services Switzerland

Founded in 1996 by the Confederation and the Canton of Geneva, supported by national and local, public and private entities, the Centre d'Accueil - Genève Internationale (CAGI) aims to facilitate the installation and integration in the Lake Geneva region of international civil servants, members of permanent missions, consulates, NGOs, multinational companies and their families. In addition to the practical assistance it provides, it organizes or supports cultural or social events that promote exchanges between "International Geneva" and local communities. Several services are orchestrated by the Cagi: the Housing & Information Service, the welcome programme for new arrivals, the Events Service, the Delegates' Service, the NGO Service, the cultural kiosk at the Palais des Nations. A real outlis box for newcomers!

SIG (Services Industriels de Genève) is an autonomous company under public law committed to serving the Geneva community. It distributes water, gas, electricity and thermal energy, treats waste water and recycles waste, while seeking to promote energy savings and renewable energies. SIG manages a heritage linked to the history of energy in Geneva, remarkable industrial sites: the Jet d'eau, the Pont de la Machine, the Seujet dam, the Verbois dam...a total of 12 energy sites, 8 of which offer guided tours for groups. Free exhibitions are also organised throughout the year in the Quartier Libre SIG area of the Pont de la Machine. SIG also widely promotes "l'Eau de Genève", Geneva's drinking water, which is of excellent quality in Geneva.

Reservation of guided tours to discover the operation of the Jet d'eau for groups of 10 people or more

This is an excellent, comprehensive site for keeping up to date with Geneva's cultural events. Evenings and concerts, but also cinema, theater, various festivals, neighborhood parties, etc. The site is updated regularly, so you'll always be kept up to date with the latest shows, so it's the diary for all parties, cultural outings, exhibitions, openings and events. it's also "decadent", as the site provides addresses for discovering the future "alterno-musical elite". Geneva is more dynamic than it seems..

A team of dynamic young people who love their city and wish to share its attractiveness with you.
A website especially dedicated to urban and contemporary culture, where you can follow the news through their agenda of outings in the region and the latest gossip, or the 'plus de la rédac' which are often very well chosen good tips. To be consulted when you don't know how to occupy your free time or to take full advantage of Geneva's cultural wealth!

With 22 branches in the canton of Geneva, BCGE offers the densest banking network in the canton and a battery of ATMs or cash dispensers. Easily recognisable with its white and red logo (the colour of Switzerland), more than one inhabitant in two has an account with BCGE! It is true that the Bank places a lot of emphasis on providing advice and welcoming its clients. But be careful, when you have an account abroad (like cross-border commuters), substantial charges are levied each month for administrative expenses!

The virtual window of the RTS1 and RTS2, RTS Info, RTS Sport with the possibility to watch the news and some shows online.

The Swiss Touring Club provides a 24-hour emergency roadside assistance service for its members and their families. Answers legal questions in the event of a dispute.

Personalised care for all for all types of functional pain. Specialized in the follow-up of athletes Boris Hueber practices triathlon (participation in the Ironman World Championships). A great experience in the follow-up of pregnant women and infants with her collaboration with the Clinique Cecil since 2009.

This association of people with mobility problems from alcohol. Newsgroups, leisure, consulting service, welcoming area, stays, the blue cross are very active and offers many services to help the people in difficulty. Reception upon reservation. Read more

La Tribune is the number one paid daily newspaper in Geneva. It is the newspaper of the French-speaking Swiss founded in 1869. Its name "La Tribune" comes from Louis Vuarin's readings during his stay in America. Its columns cover national and international news, and focus on sports and culture.Supplements such as Femina, which covers fashion news, enrich the newspaper. Once a month, La Tribune des Arts offers a comprehensive overview of auctions and exhibitions in Switzerland and abroad.

Rather high-end, this special magazine for active women deals with fields such as beauty, fashion, culture, design, escape, art and travel, fooding. The tone, a little impertinent, is always full of humour. Enough to find inspiration in your beautiful life as a woman! It is possible to subscribe to the newsletter.

TSR is the national French-language channel, offering a wide variety of programs to French-speaking Switzerland. It includes four excellent radio channels: "la^1ère ", the excellent classical music station "Espace 2", the excellent "Couleur 3", "Action Musique"; two TV channels and several interactive platforms. Cult missions such as "Temps Présent" (reports), "A Bon Entendeur", "Bouillon de Culture", "C'était mieux avant" and the midday, evening and night news.

Keeping fit at any age would be almost the motto of the City of Geneva's sports department. It works for the promotion and practice of sport in Geneva: development of infrastructures, encouraging the practice of sport, organisation of sporting events... More than 800 clubs and 75 purely sporting associations! Whatever the discipline, sport allows for self-expression, expression, well-being and socialization at all ages and for all levels. For example, summer and winter sports schools allow young people to discover and practice a wide range of sports at affordable financial conditions. These leisure activities and sports are aimed at the over 55s, on Saturdays or evenings for those who work. And then the choice: beach volleyball, water polo, ice-skating rink without ice, football on synthetic field. The city encourages the development and discovery of sports by organizing sporting events. The sports events calendar is on line on the website.

Geneva television, a channel of proximity with microlocal subjects, with portraits. It has 235,000 viewers for its weekly audition. Anxious to talk to viewers about what affects them. It targets news, sports, culture, politics, economics, the economy, the weather and provides information on all outings and events in Geneva and its region.

It is the number 1 daily newspaper in Switzerland. This daily newspaper is recognizable by the large photo on the front page. It is a quick read thanks to its short articles. Mainly focused on news and sports, it also briefly covers national and international news. High tech, economy and leisure sections enrich the edition. On Sundays, there is ltv as well as Femina, a much-awaited women's magazine, and ideas for going out. Le Matin is a must for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the lives of citizens and get a close look at current events.

Swiss Romande Radio offers four stations, each with its own identity. La Première is the generalist station (editorial magazines, hourly news, entertainment, etc.). Espace 2 is oriented towards culture and classical music. Couleur 3 is a young channel that broadcasts a variety of music outside the commercial register with offbeat columns and parodies (a more unbridled FIP). Option Musique broadcasts yesterday's hits with an emphasis on French songs. All the programs can be seen in reruns on the website.

Youth Radio, number one in Geneva! One FM is a private radio station that promotes the discovery of the latest hits, music and people news, guests, anecdotes and animations, but also news from the region and the media, all in a good mood. In addition to music programmes, such as Club'inSide and Happy Hour , the radio cuts its programme from Monday to Friday until 4pm into three time slots: often humorous or parodic columns in the One Team 6h-9am, and an "eco column" every Friday morning; good tips, outings and news from 9am to 1pm; the best One FM hits from 1pm to 4pm. And to finish the day in the good trendy music, Maximum Hit Musik will be with you from 4pm to 8pm! One FM participates in many events in Geneva, such as the Lake parade with its mobile dance floor! It is, as it says, the radio of positive waves!

The number one classified ad or "the clever newspaper" of Geneva! One of the most widely read local newspapers in Geneva. You can always find offers for real estate, dating, motorcycles, education, job offers and above all the classified ads for private individuals. Many Genevans are eagerly awaiting his arrival to see the latest sparkling news. But the content also includes 40% editorial content, well-documented dossiers, particularly on travel, articles on Geneva life, and a cultural agenda.

Founded in 1998, this comprehensive daily newspaper is distributed throughout French-speaking Switzerland. It is also read in German-speaking Switzerland. Its articles are of high quality and are intended to deal with Swiss and international politics through in-depth papers. It is a widely read information channel in Switzerland. It deals with culture, economy, sports and exhibitions as well as thematic reports. To understand the country and keep up to date with the news, it is a useful ally to get every morning or even online.

It is the radio of the Lake Geneva Basin and formerly Radio Lac. It feeds the airwaves with hits from the 1980s, reggae, RnB, all the big hits of the last decades and the pop must-haves. The musical periods are punctuated by games, practical sections, music news, interviews and reviews. Among the programs, we have " I love Music ", " Yes Kapad " with electro-ethnic sound. Not forgetting information meetings and live broadcasts of the Geneva-Servette Hockey Club matches. Thematic radio websites are available on the site including Yes Latino, Yes Dance, Yes France, Yes Hip Hop, Yes Disco...

When you are locked outside, broken or lost you key, you just need to call. The price depends on the nature of the work; it also does copies of keys, installs or modifies electronic locks.

In addition to telephone numbers for the whole of Switzerland, contact details of pharmacies or veterinarians on duty can also be obtained.

Urgent complaint filing open 24 hours a day Cornavin station, underpass. For non-urgent complaints, please contact the local police station. For burglaries 022 427 75 10.

Cornavin station is very friendly and the services are optimized. You arrive in Switzerland without any currency? At the train station of Cornavin or Geneva Airport, you will find an exchange office, open even on Sundays. The SBB foreign exchange counters offer more than 90 foreign currencies. The desired currencies can also be ordered via the SBB website and picked up at the counter of the selected station. Western Union Money Transfer enables you to send and receive money to and from more than 200 countries around the world. Within a few minutes, the money is available at one of the 400,000 payment agencies or at one of Switzerland's 180 railway stations. If you send money abroad, you pay a service fee, the amount of which depends on the amount to be transferred. In Geneva, money is sent and withdrawn only in Swiss francs.

Change Migros is the market leader in the Geneva foreign exchange market. Seven agencies located in Geneva offer you, for sale and for purchase, most of the currencies used throughout the world. In Geneva, Change Migros has been a reference for more than 50 years (the first Migros exchange agency opened its doors on 3 March 1961 at the Plaza). Since then, things have changed a lot, and today the exchange has about sixty employees, seven agencies (Balexert, Mont-Blanc, MParc La Praille, Plan-les-Ouates, Rive, Thônex and Vernier) and two Changemat automatic machines in Thônex. For more information and daily exchange rates, visit the website.

Situated just next to Manor, this house is renowned for its good exchange rates, thus building loyalty among its border and tourist clientele. GMT has been present for more than 20 years in the canton of Geneva. For large amounts to be changed you can confidently contact this office which is located on the street. They offer professional advice in English, Arabic, Italian and French. You can also send and receive money from all over the world in a few minutes thanks to Moneygram.

An unexpected, a last minute appointment or a need to do some   races? This site offers a one-time stay of 3 hours a day, up to three times a week for children from 18 months to 5 years, without reservation.

For fifty years the parents' school has been there to help parents solve any questions they may have about their children. Also many workshops and conferences. Their website is very clear and offers an agenda of activities.

Consultations upon reservation generally medicine, gynaecology, dermatology, pediatry and ORL without hospitalisation. Service of emergency. Read more

Located on the banks of the Arve river, the Clinique de Carouge is an interdisciplinary health centre offering quality care in a warm and humane environment. The Carouge Clinic focuses on the sharing of skills, ensuring that each person has a recognized and valued place.

The medical offer is composed of medical emergencies (7 days a week from 7am to 11pm) as well as nursing care for treatment or medical follow-up, local hospitalization, teleconsultations from Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm, family and specialized medicine but also specialized consultations for people with disabilities.

It's the central post office in Geneva. It is located near the Cornavin station and in the renovated building of the Montbrillant station, which houses several cantonal administrations. It offers all the services of the Swiss post office such as dispatching, receiving and sending parcels, derivative articles for purchase and even the "swiss-express moon" service on Sundays.

The Red Cross welcomes and assists foreigners, refugees and asylum seekers. She sent interpreters to the university hospitals in Geneva to translate their words. It helps young apprentices without housing. We will therefore understand that donations are welcome. The activities of the Red Cross can also be supported by becoming a member.   

Conceived and created by Caritas Geneva in 1977, Care is a warm meeting place where more than 150 people come from all walks of life. Activities are offered, as well as a daily user-friendly meal and health benefits. There are also clothes and a hairdresser, a total of 65 volunteers and 6 professionals who help those who need to recover, recover and regain confidence.

Financial institution for individuals and business and institutional clients, present in 50 countries worldwide whose seats are in Basel and Zurich.

Pharmacy open on weekdays from 8am to 12.15pm and from 1.45pm to 6.30pm. Saturday from 8am to 12:15pm

Just opposite the entrance to the train station, SBB central station. For all emergencies: accidents, illnesses or medical problems, consultation with a doctor without appointment.

Crédit Suisse AG's branch in Basel, Switzerland, is a wealth management and investment bank with a presence in several countries, including France, Belgium, Italy, Luxembourg, Monaco, Spain, Switzerland, Brazil, Hong Kong, New Caledonia, Singapore, Lebanon and the United Arab Emirates.

Bank CIC AG is located in the heart of Basel. Its head office is on Market Square, next to the town hall. Since it was founded over a century ago, the bank has grown steadily and today employs almost two hundred people in Basel. It is a key player in the city's financial center. Under the leadership of Andreas Dill, the bank offers its customers flexible, global solutions, drawing on its exceptional local network and knowledge of the regional context.

Basler Kantonalbank is a bank based in Basel. It offers a range of banking services for private customers, including investment advice, accounts and cards, mortgages and retirement solutions. Parking spaces are available for customers.

Volunteers will ensure that you are well looked after when you settle in Geneva. To facilitate your integration as a French-speaking person, they offer to meet you at the Hotel Kempinski once a month. They welcome you and help you to adapt, solve practical problems, meet fellow countrymen or locals thanks to conferences, café-meetings, outings, hikes and workshops. A practical welcome and a very useful supervision with the possibility of meeting people to better establish yourself.

Public hospital.

Public hospital specialized in the care of children and adolescents. Maternity service.

CJT INTERIOR DESIGN is an architectural designer based in Geneva. Their site provides information on the services they offer, such as rehabilitation, change of use, conversion and renovation. However, it is not possible to book an appointment online, and on-site services are not available. The office is located at Chemin des Clochettes 14, 1206 Geneva.