A tragic incident in Schaffhausen has deeply shaken the local community.
A 13-year-old schoolgirl collapsed and died suddenly on Saturday during a soccer tournament in Herblingen.
The cause of death has not been disclosed out of respect for her family. Her school, Gräfler, has set up a memorial site and brought in extra social workers to help students cope.
City officials say they are “stunned and deeply saddened".
A memorial service was held Sunday in her honour.
Switzerland is the most competitive country in the world
Switzerland has been named the world’s most competitive country in a new global ranking by consulting firm Eight Advisory.
SVP local chair quits after racial abuse
The chairman of a local Swiss People’s Party branch in canton Bern has quit his post after being attacked by fellow party members for ‘not being a real Swiss’ due to the fact his partner is black.
Too much lottery money!
Cantons are awash with lottery money and they don’t know what to do with it.
Strip and get active
Sedentary lifestyles are in the spotlight this year thanks to a rather bold awareness campaign by medical students at the University of Geneva.
Pro-Israel march called off
A “Silent March” against anti-Semitism and in support of Israel planned for today in Geneva has been called off.
Do you need to get a fresh covid vaccine?
As autumn sets in, coughs, colds - and covid - are on the rise again in Switzerland and should you get vaccinated again?
