r/geneva • • 3h ago

Road accident in Geneva - why won't / can't the police do anything?

16 Upvotes

A friend of mine got ran over by a car near the UN while crossing on bike at a green light. She got away without serious injury, but the driver didn't even stop, just drove away. Despite a proper report to the police the same day, they now claim they cannot do anything.

Is it possible that the UN perimeter has no security cameras that would show a road accident? Do you know if it is possible to make a call for witnesses somehow in Geneva? Any hint is welcome, thank you very much! 🙏


r/geneva • • 4h ago

Avions de chasse

13 Upvotes

Bonjour,

Quelqu'un sait pourquoi il y a des avions de chasse depuis ce matin au dessus de Geneve ?

C'est pour superviser la pose des cables de fibres ? Ou c'est autre chose ?


r/geneva • • 6h ago

What’s happening in the lake?

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16 Upvotes

Its been there for a week or more.
What’s happening here?


r/geneva • • 2h ago

Book club but for moms

4 Upvotes

Hi everyone, I (30F) recently moved to Eaux-Vives and am looking to meet moms that love to read as well. I am a stay at home mom with a 6 month old. I used to read 1 book per week and now it's mostly 1 book per month depending on the size of the book. I cannot catch up with my book clubs anymore and I am looking to make a new book club just for moms so we can read at our pace.

I mainly read fantasy, thriller, romance and some science fiction and literary fiction.

If you are interested let me know :)


r/geneva • • 23h ago

What does this billboard (seen in Geneva) mean?

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86 Upvotes

I saw this advertisement walking to work near the UN
can someone please explain what is the correlation between Hollywood, the superflu, and coffee? 😭 I’m from the US and I’m not offended, just very curious what reputation Hollywood has in Switzerland to have inspired such a collocationâ€ŠđŸ€Ł

Edit: I definitely misinterpreted “le superflu” as a contagious disease, not “superfluous” đŸ€ŠđŸ»â€â™‚ïž


r/geneva • • 1d ago

where else can i buy the airport mango tapioca pudding

2 Upvotes

at geneva airport you can get this amazing pre-made mango tapioca coconut pudding. it comes in those sort of yogurt cups that you can get at different places. i've seen it at multiple stands in the airport, so it's not a specialty of one particular company.

i have not seen it anywhere else, at any of the coops or migros in the area. i love it sooo much. does anyone know where else i can buy it so i don't have to resort to buying airplane tickets just to eat it.


r/geneva • • 1d ago

tips/advice for midterm rentals

2 Upvotes

hello redditors

do you have recommendations for a friend of mine for a medical fellowship (university hospital) for a furnitured/furbished rental opportunity?

are there any platforms or something?

tyvm for the help :)

greettings from Austria


r/geneva • • 1d ago

Help me find a new name for tpg Max! 🚌

65 Upvotes

I’ve been running my free public transport app for Geneva since 2020, offering an alternative to the official apps. I recently received a formal notice asking me to stop using "tpg" in the app’s name, so after more than six years, it’s time for a rebrand. I have 30 days to make the change. đŸ„Č

What should I call it?

I'm thinking about keeping Max in the name, but I'm open to suggestions! Ideally, I'd like something short, memorable, and perhaps with a little Geneva / public transport flavour. (And of course, no “tpg” or look-alikes in the name.)

I'd also like to still mention in the App Store and Play Store listings that the app is for public transport in Geneva, without including tpg in the actual app name.

A few examples of what i had in mind:

  • Max - Geneva Public Transport
  • Max - Geneva Transit
  • Max - Bus & Tram Schedules

What would you call it? Serious suggestions, terrible puns, and completely out-of-the-box ideas are all welcome. Just shoot!

Thanks! 🙏


r/geneva • • 1d ago

Downsizing wardrobe and furniture in Canton Vaud.

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2 Upvotes

We’ve got too much stuff. Decent men’s clothes that haven’t been worn in years. Children’s clothes from a teen who will no longer use them.

Several antique wardrobe cabinets (over a hundred years old, so large, but in good shape).

Carpets, bed frames, camping equipment, and suitcases.

Most are too good to throwaway, and that seems wasteful.

Any concrete solutions or advice on who to contact about distributing these items will be appreciated. Of course it would be lovely to sell some of it, and others would be good to donate to those who can use it.

If possible, the names of some organizations or businesses that would be helpful or interested in the area between Geneva and Lausanne (closer to Nyon the better).

Thank you!


r/geneva • • 2d ago

E demarches no sms

3 Upvotes

When attempting to login to e demarches i never get either sms or call for the code, is this a me problem or do you experience it too?

Edit: i did not change phone number or anything, worked well yesterday, not working today


r/geneva • • 3d ago

I made a map of Geneva coloured by travel time on the tram and Léman Express

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59 Upvotes

Hi,

I build interactive maps that colour a city by public transport travel time. There are about thirty in France and Belgium so far, and someone asked for Geneva, so here it is:

https://tram.camilleroux.com/geneve/

Pick a starting point (search an address or click the map) and the canton is coloured by how long it takes to get everywhere else, walking, waiting and transfers included. Click anywhere else to get the duration and a step-by-step route.

What's included:

- the 5 TPG tram lines;

- the Léman Express (L1 to L6), including the French side up to Annemasse;

- SBB trains (IR, IC, RE33) within the canton;

- buses and the Mouettes, as an option below the map.

A few numbers from Bel-Air: 77% of stations are under 30 min away, and the farthest one (Pougny-Chancy) takes 53 min.

Limitations: it uses the timetable of a typical weekday between 7am and 8pm (opentransportdata.swiss), with no real-time data or disruptions. Waiting time is estimated as half the interval between two departures, counted where you board, so a trip and its return can differ.

The site is in French, sorry about that! It's the first Swiss city, so there are probably things to fix: an odd stop name, an absurd transfer, a missing bridge over the Rhîne or the Arve
 Let me know if something looks off.


r/geneva • • 3d ago

Autorisation d'occuper l'espace public pour un déménagement

8 Upvotes

Bonjour,

Je vais bientÎt déménager et me demandais à quel point il est nécessaire de faire cette demande ?

Je comprends qu'il faut la faire pour les deux adresses et que le coĂ»ts serait d'environ CHF 300 et qu'il faut trouver et installer les panneaux d'interdiction de stationner soi mĂȘme.

Je vais faire appel à un prestataire indépendant pour mon déménagement. Est-ce à moi de gérer cela ?

Merci


r/geneva • • 3d ago

Étude de mĂ©moire universitaire (hommes majeurs francophones)

9 Upvotes

Bonjour, actuellement Ă©tudiant(e)s en deuxiĂšme annĂ©e de Master Ă  l’UniversitĂ© de GenĂšve, ma collĂšgue et moi rĂ©alisons une Ă©tude sur les rĂ©actions face Ă  des informations relative aux questions de genre dans le cadre d’un travail de mĂ©moire.

⚠Nous devons trouver 400 participants au plus vite suite Ă  quelques problĂšmes rencontrĂ©s !

PUBLIC CIBLE : hommes majeurs francophones

Durée : 10-12 mins maximum

Les données sont anonymes

đŸ‘‰đŸ» pour participer au questionnaire: https://fpse.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_24b6THmO30ROmYS

Merci d’avance, toute aide est la bienvenue et nous rĂ©pondrons Ă©galement Ă  vos questionnaires en retour si vos Ă©tudes nous concernent ! 🍀


r/geneva • • 3d ago

Best value for money gym in Geneva?

9 Upvotes

I am relatively new in Geneva and still considering gym options. Many people here have told me that it is not uncommon to have to pay a gym membership for the whole year directly.

In your experience, which gym has the best value for money in Geneva?

Thank you!


r/geneva • • 3d ago

Police near hotel Metropol

16 Upvotes

What happened in Geneva today around 16h. Lots of armed police and police vehicles, some seemed broken in an accident.


r/geneva • • 3d ago

Moving to Geneva with a Mechanical/Management Engineering background

0 Upvotes

(M31 from Italy)

​Hi everyone! I am planning to move to Geneva in the coming months, and I would love to get some insights from locals or expats who made a similar transition.

​A bit about my background:

​I have a background in Mechanical & Management Engineering (with experience in supply chain, quality engineering, supplier recovery/claims, and industrial processes).

​Language situation: My English is strong (C1), but my French is currently at a B1 level and I am actively taking daily lessons to improve it quickly.

​I have a few specific questions for the Geneva area:

​The French language barrier: Is a B1 level (in fast daily improvement) an absolute roadblock in the Geneva industrial/manufacturing sector, or can I leverage English for multinational/global roles while using French for day-to-day operations?

​Target Hubs & Industries: I am strictly looking around the Geneva canton (focusing on industrial areas like Plan-les-Ouates, Meyrin, and Satigny). Besides luxury watchmaking (Rolex, Patek Philippe) and precision engineering (LEM, Lemo, GF Machining Solutions), are there other sectors or mid-sized companies I should look into?

​Application Strategy: Should I rely more on local job portals like Jobup.ch and LinkedIn, direct applications, or local recruitment agencies (like Manpower Industry or Adecco Geneva) for a smooth transition?

​Any advice on the job hunt, housing realities, or general integration in Geneva would be hugely appreciated. Thanks a lot!


r/geneva • • 4d ago

Looking for a lift/someone going from Geneva to Zurich on the 26th of october.

6 Upvotes

Hello everyone. Basically on the 26th there is Don Toliver's concert in Zurich (doors open at 18:00) and i was thinking if someone might be kind enough to take me with them (i am willing to pay for gas, or even offer you dinner that same evening) to zurich, thanks for taking time to read, and PM if you have any questions!đŸ«¶đŸŒ


r/geneva • • 4d ago

Looking to make some friends in Geneva!

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r/geneva • • 5d ago

Where can I borrow/rent a ladder for a few hours?

3 Upvotes

As the title says, I need a ladder (3 meters will suffice) to install a lamp. I live in old town, for reference.

I've tried looking for rental options online but haven't had much luck, especially considering I don't have a car. Just wondering if anyone here has had a similar need and has any advice on how to get one for a couple of hours.

Merci d'avance pour toute aide !


r/geneva • • 5d ago

Electron festival party tonight looking for people

6 Upvotes

Anyone is going to tonight’s electron festival party at Palladium, I am going solo as my friend had to cancel last minute; if you’re going and would like to go together; dm me. Little bit about me; 30M doesn’t leave the dance floor.


r/geneva • • 6d ago

I love going to the 16 (false 15) because every time it feels like going to a secret tramway

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153 Upvotes

Like Platform 9Ÿ


r/geneva • • 6d ago

Italians in Geneva: COMITES election 2026

10 Upvotes

For all Italians registered in the registry of AIRE, elections for the Committee for Italians Abroad (COMITES) will be held this coming December.

Voting is a right, but the ballot is not automatically mailed to everyone—it must be requested.

More information is available at the link below:

https://comites-ginevra.ch/elezioni-2026/


r/geneva • • 6d ago

CFPC archi

3 Upvotes

Bonsoir
Je suis du canton de Vaud et j'ai une Maturité gymnasiale.
Mon objectif est d'entrer Ă  l'HEPIA en architecture.
Pour éviter de faire l'année de stage à 100%, je vise une entrée en"classe passerelle" de 1 an au CFPC de GenÚve pour la rentrée 2027.
Je sais qu'il y a un test d'aptitudes obligatoire (logique 3D, géométrie, échelles, etc.). N'ayant jamais fait de stage ni d'architecture avant, j'avoue que ce test me stresse un peu.
Est-ce que certains d'entre vous sont passés par là ?
Comment s'est passé le test pour vous ?
Est-ce que c'est vraiment difficile sans connaissances de base ?
Quels sont vos meilleurs conseils pour bien s'y préparer ?
Merci d'avance


r/geneva • • 7d ago

I’m looking for a mattress. I live in Geneva and don’t have a car. Read desc for more.

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r/geneva • • 8d ago

Qui a eu affaire Ă  CREA ?

10 Upvotes

Un gros différend m'oppose à cette école et ça m'étonnerait que je sois la seule. Si c'est ton cas également sors de la honte, unissons nous et mp moi.