Infection and unemployment curves both flattening
May 12, 2020, 9:55 a.m.The infection curve is continuing to flatten. 39 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hours – Daniel Koc...
Thousands flock to shops as country reopens
May 12, 2020, 9:47 a.m.The shops reopened yesterday and thousands took advantage to get out for the first time in weeks.
Commuter queues form as some borders reopen
May 12, 2020, 9:44 a.m.The Customs Administration says it hopes border queues will improve over the next few days. A spokeswoman for the off...
Man thought to have died after eating listeria-infected cheese in hospital
May 12, 2020, 9:35 a.m.A man in hospital in canton Valais may have died after eating listeria-infected cheese during his stay.
New regulations for lockdown easing begin
May 11, 2020, 9:52 a.m.Entering Switzerland is now a little easier. New regulations that come into force today allow for business meeti...
Swiss urged to take summer vacation in Switzerland
May 11, 2020, 9:47 a.m.With international travel so uncertain this summer, we’re all being urged to take our vacations in Switzerland....
Uncertainty over reopening of swimming pools
May 11, 2020, 9:43 a.m.While we may be able to do a few more things from today, there is still uncertainty over when we may be able to use t...
Demonstrations held to protest Covid-19 restrictions
May 11, 2020, 9:39 a.m.Demonstrators gathered in several cities on Saturday, protesting the coronavirus restrictions.
Initial tests show Geneva nowhere near close to herd immunity
May 8, 2020, 9:34 a.m.Initial tests show that around 10% of the Geneva population have been exposed to the coronavirus, which would eq...
Geneva and Annemasse officials meet at border in 'cold war' like scene
May 8, 2020, 9:30 a.m.In a scene which the press likened to a cold war prisoner swap, officials from canton Geneva and the neighbouring Fre...
Survey shows Swiss concerned about loss of personal freedoms
May 8, 2020, 9:28 a.m.A new survey shows Swiss people are becoming more concerned about the loss of personal freedoms – which many fe...
Straight road becomes notorious for speeders during lockdown
May 8, 2020, 9:25 a.m.A straight section of road in canton Zurich is becoming notorious for speeders during the lockdown.
Number of people testing positive for coronavirus increases for second day
May 8, 2020, 9:21 a.m.For the second day in a row the number of people who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus is up. In the last ...
City of Geneva tries to prevent complete return to normal
May 7, 2020, 9:57 a.m.As the country prepares for a limited re-opening from Monday, the city of Geneva is keen not to have everything retur...
Parliament ignores own social distancing rules once wine begins flowing
May 7, 2020, 9:54 a.m.Parliamentarians are under fire for seemingly ignoring their own social distancing rules.
Man rescued after being trapped under quad bike for 5 hours
May 7, 2020, 9:51 a.m.A man in canton Graubünden was trapped under his quad bike for more than 5 hours before being rescued.
Parliament agrees to financial assistance package worth CHF 57bn
May 7, 2020, 9:43 a.m.Parliament has agreed to a financial assistance package worth CHF 57bn to help businesses and organizations cope with...
Crime has dropped considerably since lockdown began
May 7, 2020, 9:39 a.m.Perhaps unsurprisingly, a number of crimes has dropped considerably since the lockdown came into force.
Number of new cases jumps up after falling for several days
May 7, 2020, 9:33 a.m.The number of new coronavirus infections jumped yesterday after falling for several days.
Public warned to not get complacent as more details on life after lockdown emerge
May 6, 2020, 9:50 a.m.More details are now emerging on how life will be different when the lockdown lifts a little on Monday.
Ticino to test a selection of population for coronavirus
May 6, 2020, 9:44 a.m.Authorities in canton Ticino are collecting blood from 1,500 people to determine who has had the coronavirus.
Geneva winegrowers fly in workers for the harvest
May 6, 2020, 9:42 a.m.Geneva winegrowers are flying in workers to help with the harvest.
Members of international hacking gang arrested for Migros points theft
May 6, 2020, 9:34 a.m.Members of an international hacking gang have been arrested in Vaud and Poland after a Swiss based team tried to rede...
Restaurant diners to leave name and number as part of new rules
May 6, 2020, 9:26 a.m.Anyone who wants to go out for a drink or a meal on Monday will have to leave their name and phone number.
