Three Swiss guards have had to return home from the Vatican after they refused to get vaccinated.
The Pope has ordered that everyone in the city state – including tourists – has to be inoculated against Covid-19.
The Pontiff has repeatedly called on everyone to be jabbed. He’s been emphasizing the health benefits.
A further three guards have been suspended from duty as they await their final dose.
Switzerland has provided guards for the Vatican since the year 1506.
Thousands of Swiss nationals stuck in middle east
Bern says it’s not able to repatriate thousands of Swiss citizens who are either resident in the middle east - or stranded as their flights have been cancelled.
Anti-war demonstrators in Geneva
Around a hundred people gathered in Geneva yesterday evening to protest the war in Iran.
Parmelin signs EU deal
Swiss President Guy Parmelin met European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels yesterday to advance a new package of bilateral agreements between Switzerland and the EU.
Parliament moves closer to end murder loophole
Switzerland is moving closer to abolishing the 30 year statute of limitations for murder.
Water worker buried alive
A worker has died after being buried alive in canton Fribourg.
Petition for quiet cars on trains
A woman from Biel in canton Bern has launched an online petition calling for quiet carriages in second class on Swiss trains.
