A study by the Federal Health office shows there have been very few Covid deaths of those who have been double vaccinated.
Figures from 20 hospitals from December last year to this August show nearly 6,000 hospitalizations, from that nearly 500 died – but only 14 who had been vaccinated – and 10 of those were over 70.
The numbers also show being vaccinated provides a strong defence against being in hospital in the first place. 93% of all those admitted were not vaccinated.
We're all getting used to AI
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and Gemini are rapidly changing how people in Switzerland use the internet.
Initiative to limit frontalier jobs rejected by State Council
An initiative launched by the Geneva Citizens Movement to limit state jobs to those who live in the canton has been partially invalidated by the State Council.
New rules for social media plannned
Social media is about to get a lot less lawless in Switzerland.
Pâquis to get a facelift
The City of Geneva has given the green light to greening the Pâquis district.
New overnight train from Basel to Malmö
A new direct night train from Basel to the Swedish city of Malmö is set to roll out in mid-April 2026, if Parliament approves the budget.
Winter tyres compulsory in France from Saturday
From Saturday, winter tyres are compulsory in the neighbouring French departments.
