The Swiss issued vaccination certificates are valid throughout the European Union from today.
The EU Commission says the certificates can be used across the bloc in exactly the same way as certificates issued by any EU member.
Similarly, Switzerland will accept any EU issued certificate.
But despite this move – the Commission points out countries are free to impose any other entry regulations, such as a need for an extra negative test. Travellers should always check first.
Reports of suspected abuse cases in creches
Over the past five years, 22 reports of suspected sexual abuse in childcare settings have been passed to authorities across French-speaking Switzerland.
Stone martens find a home in Cornavin car park
A small wild animal has been living in the underground Cornavin car park in Geneva for around four months.
On CEO’s outrageous 80-hour work week sparks debate
Caspar Coppetti, co-founder and now co-CEO of Swiss sportswear company On, has sparked discussion after saying “the week has 80 working hours” when asked about his workload.
Switzerland vs France divide on trust in government
A new Franco-Swiss survey highlights clear differences in political attitudes between the two countries.
Swiss want a strong army, but not the bill
Most Swiss people support the army - but far fewer are willing to pay more to fund it.
Geneva Leads Swiss Unemployment Surge
Geneva now has the highest unemployment rate in Switzerland, at 5.1%.
