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Man found dead in Lausanne carpark

Tue 02 Jun 2020

A man has been found dead after being stabbed in Ouchy near Lausanne.

Protesters march peacefully in support of anti-racism in US

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Around 1,000 people marched in Zurich yesterday in support of anti-racism demonstrators in the un...

Genève-Plage to limit visitors to 1,000

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Although Genève-Plage will reopen on June 10th, social distancing measures means numbers w...

Those who've downloaded track and trace app asked to delete it

Tue 02 Jun 2020

If you’ve downloaded the Swiss track and trace app, the Federal Health Office is asking you...

Holiday traffic shows jams in tourist hotspots, mask wearing down

Tue 02 Jun 2020

Although holiday traffic was below what would normally be expected during the Pentecost long week...

UN human rights lawyers warn against new anti-terrorism law

Tue 02 Jun 2020

UN human rights lawyers are warning a new Swiss anti-terrorism law being discussed in parliament ...

EPFL study shows lockdown positively affected coronavirus transmission

Tue 02 Jun 2020

The Swiss lockdown has had a positive effect on the transmission of the coronavirus. That’s...

Restaurants add 'hygiene surcharge' to price of meal

Fri 29 May 2020

Some restaurants are charging a so-called ‘hygiene surcharge’ on food and drink.

Local governments decide against raising tax to fix financial losses

Fri 29 May 2020

The finances of Swiss cities have taken a hit due to the shut-down, but local governments are bei...

Geneva and Zurich airports prepare for return of passengers

Fri 29 May 2020

Geneva and Zurich airports are gearing up to restart.

Tourist industry set for bleak summer season

Fri 29 May 2020

Despite efforts to get all of us to take our summer breaks in Switzerland – it will be a bl...

Service stations in close proximity selling cheapest fuel

Thu 28 May 2020

If you want cheap fuel for your car – find service stations that are close to each other.&n...

easyJet to recommence flights from June 15th

Thu 28 May 2020

The budget airline easyJet will restart operations from June 15th – almost at full cap...

Head of pandemic crisis response, Daniel Koch, to retire

Thu 28 May 2020

In another sign the worst of the infection is behind us – the man who has personified Switz...

Life to largely return to normal by June 19th

Thu 28 May 2020

June 19th is the date to aim for. The government says from then there will be further relaxa...

Body found in forest last year identified

Thu 28 May 2020

A body which was found at the end of December last year in a forest near Kirchberg in canton Sank...

Geneva Motor Show may be cancelled until 2022

Wed 27 May 2020

This year’s Geneva Motor Show was one of the first major cancellations at the start of the ...

Low infection levels push faster lockdown easing than expected

Wed 27 May 2020

The continuing low levels of infection is reportedly pushing the government into further lockdown...

Survey reveals 90% of us want to continue working from home

Wed 27 May 2020

We do all like working from home – and want to continue after the pandemic.

Body of missing man found in Lake Biel

Wed 27 May 2020

The body of a man who’s been missing since last week has been found in Lake Biel.

Swisscom investigating major network disruption yesterday

Wed 27 May 2020

Phone operator Swisscom says it still doesn’t know what caused a massive disruption to its ...

Police raid companies suspected of fraudulent Covid-19 loan claims

Tue 26 May 2020

Vaud police have raided several companies suspected of making fraudulent Covid-19 loan claims.

Grandparents and grandchildren to reunite soon, contact-tracing app moves to test phase

Tue 26 May 2020

Grandparents should be able to look after their grandchildren soon – and parliament will di...

Beekeepers experience great harvest, worried for future

Tue 26 May 2020

Beekeepers say this year will see a bumper honey harvest. But that’s worrying.

2019 court case could impact companies currently working from home

Tue 26 May 2020

A court case which started more than a year ago, could have an impact on companies which have sen...

Professional sports back on from 1st June

Tue 26 May 2020

Further good news for sports fans. The government is set to allow professional sports again from ...

Public reminded to social distance over long weekend

Tue 26 May 2020

Those looking to take a break over the upcoming long weekend are being reminded social distancing...

Hopes for International Geneva to gradually restart economic activities

Mon 25 May 2020

The Covid-19 shutdown has brought an end to International Geneva’s economy – but ther...

Epidemiologist warns results show those with mild Covid-19 symptoms can be reinfected

Mon 25 May 2020

A Swiss epidemiologist is warning initial results seem to show only those who have suffered a ser...

Business owners use emergency government cash to buy back super-cars

Mon 25 May 2020

Several small and medium sized business owners are being criticized for using emergency governmen...

Bus service increased to help more access Geneva food bank

Mon 25 May 2020

It was another busy weekend for those handing out food parcels in Geneva.

Rate of new infections remains low, hope for sport stadiums to reopen

Mon 25 May 2020

The rate of new infections in Switzerland remains low – only 11 new cases in the last 24 ho...

Religious groups overall pleased to resume services on 28th May

Fri 22 May 2020

Religious groups are generally pleased services will be able to resume on the 28th May. The ...

Mountain roads busy whilst Gotthard Tunnel remains quiet

Fri 22 May 2020

Mountain roads were busy yesterday as thousands took to the hills for the long weekend.

Number of new infections remains low

Fri 22 May 2020

The latest figures from the Federal Health Office show there were 36 new infections in the last 2...

4 men jailed over horrific attack on group of young women

Fri 22 May 2020

Four men have been jailed by a French court after a horrific attack on a group of young women out...

Food bank demand rises considerably in french-speaking region

Fri 22 May 2020

More people are asking for food aid in French-speaking Switzerland.

Basel bars face possible new restrictions

Thu 21 May 2020

The latest figures from the Federal Health Office show 40 new infections over the past 24 hours &...

'Money not a problem' for vaccines for all Swiss residents

Thu 21 May 2020

The government is ready to make sure everyone in Switzerland will have access to a Covid-19 vacci...

Mask and non-mask train carriages

Thu 21 May 2020

There could soon be train carriages for those who are wearing masks – and those who are not.

New traffic rules from next year

Thu 21 May 2020

A new series of traffic rules have been unveiled – they will take effect from the beginning...

Man held after pushing child into road

Thu 21 May 2020

A man is in psychiatric detention after pushing an 8-year-old boy into the path of an oncoming ca...

Distracted Citroen driver destroys Lambo

Thu 21 May 2020

A distracted driver in a Citroen smashed into a Lamborghini while he was looking at work papers.

Federal Health Office defends 2m distancing rule

Wed 20 May 2020

Daniel Koch of the Federal Health Office is defending its two-meter rule, which is one of the str...

Taxi driver fined for extortion over customer's lost phone

Wed 20 May 2020

A taxi driver has been fined for extortion after he demanded CHF 100 to return a lost mobile phon...

Finance minister worries about EU stability as pandemic takes its toll

Wed 20 May 2020

The finance minister says Switzerland is stronger outside the EU – but he warns the financi...

Epidemiologist concerned over crowds seen at weekend

Wed 20 May 2020

A government epidemiologist says she’s very worried after seeing pictures of crowds of peop...

Major studies shows Swiss youth at top of cannabis consumption in Europe

Wed 20 May 2020

A major study shows Swiss young people are at the top of cannabis consumption in Europe. The numb...

Hopes for more lockdown easing after infection numbers continue falling

Tue 19 May 2020

There are hopes Switzerland remains on track for further lessening of the lockdown restrictions a...

Food bank needs exacerbated by loss of cleaning jobs

Tue 19 May 2020

Only 20% of people who employ cleaners or home help have continued to pay their workers during th...

3 separate accidents cause havoc on A1 between Geneva and Lausanne

Tue 19 May 2020

A series of three separate accidents on the A1 autoroute between Geneva and Lausanne caused havoc...

Government confirms it was not aware of Italy's border decision

Tue 19 May 2020

The government has confirmed it was not aware of a decision by Italy to reopen its border from Ju...

Car showrooms under threat as vehicle sales plummet

Tue 19 May 2020

Hundreds of car showrooms are under threat as the sales of new vehicles plummets.

US citizens could be prioritised in case of Switzerland producing vaccine

Mon 18 May 2020

The Sunday press is speculating that even if a new Covid-19 vaccine is produced in Switzerland, U...

Home antibody tests' reliability questioned

Mon 18 May 2020

There are warnings about home antibody tests which are now available online.

Latest figures show sharp fall in daily infections

Mon 18 May 2020

The latest figures from the Federal Health Office are showing a sharp fall in daily infections &n...

Former police officer shoots and kills wife and suspected lover

Mon 18 May 2020

A former police officer in Ticino shot and killed his wife and a man assumed to be her new lover....

Government plans to strengthen ties with UK after Brexit

Fri 15 May 2020

The government has agreed to a plan to strengthen ties with the United Kingdom after Brexit.

SWISS plans to rebuild normal flight schedule from next month

Fri 15 May 2020

SWISS International Airlines says they will start building up to a more normal schedule from next...

Only 5% of train passengers estimated to wear masks

Fri 15 May 2020

Despite government recommendations, only about 5% of train passengers are wearing a mask.

Covid-19 figures jump whilst Geneva is most infected canton

Fri 15 May 2020

The latest Covid-19 figures have shown a small jump over the last 24 hours – the Federal He...

Donate to the food drive in Geneva this weekend

Fri 15 May 2020

Last weekend pictures of people queuing up for food handouts in Geneva went across the world as m...

Geneva to create over 7km of new cycle lanes

Thu 14 May 2020

As the lockdown eases and more people are going back to work – there’s a new emphasis...

Cash machines and card readers fail across country

Thu 14 May 2020

Thousands of cash machines and shop card readers across the country failed yesterday morning. At ...

Border to open to tourist traffic from June 15th

Thu 14 May 2020

The borders between Switzerland and France, Germany and Austria will be open to tourist traffic a...

Swiss hospital's coronavirus treatment receives global attention

Thu 14 May 2020

A coronavirus treatment pioneered in a Swiss hospital is receiving worldwide attention.

Plan put forth to help businesses forced to close during pandemic

Wed 13 May 2020

A plan to help businesses forced to close during the pandemic has been put forward by the Nationa...

Ticino reports no new infections for first time since crisis began

Wed 13 May 2020

Canton Ticino has reported no new infections or deaths from Covid-19 for the first time since the...

Geneva airport predicts losses for the year

Wed 13 May 2020

Managers at Geneva airport are expecting to make a loss this year and air traffic volumes to fall...

Post Office breaks all records as lockdown creates new demand

Wed 13 May 2020

During the lockdown, we all turned to online shopping.

Borders may open in time for beach vacation

Wed 13 May 2020

Taking a break on a beach could be possible this summer. The Swiss government is in discussion wi...

Illegally partying young people throw objects at police officers in Neuchâtel

Tue 12 May 2020

Police in Neuchâtel were called to an illegal party on the lakeside on Sunday night. It&rsq...

Infection and unemployment curves both flattening

Tue 12 May 2020

The infection curve is continuing to flatten. 39 new cases have been reported in the last 24 hour...

Thousands flock to shops as country reopens

Tue 12 May 2020

The shops reopened yesterday and thousands took advantage to get out for the first time in weeks....

Commuter queues form as some borders reopen

Tue 12 May 2020

The Customs Administration says it hopes border queues will improve over the next few days. A spo...

Man thought to have died after eating listeria-infected cheese in hospital

Tue 12 May 2020

A man in hospital in canton Valais may have died after eating listeria-infected cheese during his...

New regulations for lockdown easing begin

Mon 11 May 2020

Entering Switzerland is now a little easier. New regulations that come into force today allow&nbs...

Swiss urged to take summer vacation in Switzerland

Mon 11 May 2020

With international travel so uncertain this summer, we’re all being urged to take our vacat...

Uncertainty over reopening of swimming pools

Mon 11 May 2020

While we may be able to do a few more things from today, there is still uncertainty over when we ...

Demonstrations held to protest Covid-19 restrictions

Mon 11 May 2020

Demonstrators gathered in several cities on Saturday, protesting the coronavirus restrictions.

Initial tests show Geneva nowhere near close to herd immunity

Fri 08 May 2020

Initial tests show that around 10% of the Geneva population have been exposed to the coronavirus,...

Geneva and Annemasse officials meet at border in 'cold war' like scene

Fri 08 May 2020

In a scene which the press likened to a cold war prisoner swap, officials from canton Geneva and ...

Survey shows Swiss concerned about loss of personal freedoms

Fri 08 May 2020

A new survey shows Swiss people are becoming more concerned about the loss of personal freedoms &...

Straight road becomes notorious for speeders during lockdown

Fri 08 May 2020

A straight section of road in canton Zurich is becoming notorious for speeders during the lockdow...

Number of people testing positive for coronavirus increases for second day

Fri 08 May 2020

For the second day in a row the number of people who’ve tested positive for the coronavirus...

City of Geneva tries to prevent complete return to normal

Thu 07 May 2020

As the country prepares for a limited re-opening from Monday, the city of Geneva is keen not to h...

Parliament ignores own social distancing rules once wine begins flowing

Thu 07 May 2020

Parliamentarians are under fire for seemingly ignoring their own social distancing rules.

Man rescued after being trapped under quad bike for 5 hours

Thu 07 May 2020

A man in canton Graubünden was trapped under his quad bike for more than 5 hours before bein...

Parliament agrees to financial assistance package worth CHF 57bn

Thu 07 May 2020

Parliament has agreed to a financial assistance package worth CHF 57bn to help businesses and org...

Crime has dropped considerably since lockdown began

Thu 07 May 2020

Perhaps unsurprisingly, a number of crimes has dropped considerably since the lockdown came into ...

Number of new cases jumps up after falling for several days

Thu 07 May 2020

The number of new coronavirus infections jumped yesterday after falling for several days.

Public warned to not get complacent as more details on life after lockdown emerge

Wed 06 May 2020

More details are now emerging on how life will be different when the lockdown lifts a little on M...

Ticino to test a selection of population for coronavirus

Wed 06 May 2020

Authorities in canton Ticino are collecting blood from 1,500 people to determine who has had the ...

Geneva winegrowers fly in workers for the harvest

Wed 06 May 2020

Geneva winegrowers are flying in workers to help with the harvest.

Members of international hacking gang arrested for Migros points theft

Wed 06 May 2020

Members of an international hacking gang have been arrested in Vaud and Poland after a Swiss base...

Restaurant diners to leave name and number as part of new rules

Wed 06 May 2020

Anyone who wants to go out for a drink or a meal on Monday will have to leave their name and phon...

Helping Hand phone line receives more calls during lockdown

Tue 05 May 2020

The telephone psychological support service, the Helping Hand, has received more calls during the...

Security alert at Zurich train station leads to man's arrest

Tue 05 May 2020

A man has been arrested after a security alert at Zurich main train station on Sunday.

Geneva bar owners investigated for reopening too early

Tue 05 May 2020

A pair of Geneva bar owners are being questioned after they opened too early.

Basel police rescue deer trapped in underground car park

Tue 05 May 2020

Basel police had to track down a deer which had wandered into the middle of the city and then was...