Health authorities in Geneva say this winter’s flu epidemic is proving earlier and more severe than expected, with record pressure on hospitals.
Geneva University Hospitals report more than one hundred and forty flu-related admissions in the first week of the year alone, around 40% above a typical peak.
Most patients are over sixty-five. Doctors warn the peak may not yet have been reached, but say the vaccine remains effective against severe illness.
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.
