A major report has outlined the cost of covid to the economy.
Commentators says the amounts are staggering.
In all, the four years from 2020 to 2023 cost CHF 35bn. Most of the money was spent in the first two years.
It was mainly spent to compensate for loss of earnings to the cantons.
In comparison, the cost of buying testing equipment and vaccines was just over CHF 5bn.
The report says says nearly a billion francs of covid loans have yet to be paid back.
Parliament rejects WHO alcohol policy
The Upper House of Parliament, the Council of States has overwhelmingly rejected adopting an alcohol policy based on recommendations from the World Health Organisation.
Cyclist dies near the UN
A cyclist died after an accident near the UN yesterday.
Govt may buy fewer F-35s due to cost
Switzerland will not purchase all 36 American F-35 fighter jets originally planned, the Federal Council decided Friday.
Amnesty slams Bern police
Amnesty International is strongly criticising the police response to last October’s unauthorized pro-Palestinian demonstration in Bern.
Two men given house arrest after stealing vignettes
Two men, aged 32 and 33, working at the printing works that makes the autoroute vignettes have been given house arrest and a suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of stealing the stickers and selling them online.
What's likely under the tree this year?
Shoppers looking for the perfect gift this holiday season are turning to tech and toys, according to Galaxus.
