France has confirmed stricter rules for its health pass.
From January 15th, for the pass to remain valid to visit a bar or restaurant - or other indoor event, it must show a booster shot for anyone who had their second dose more than 7 months before.
The French health minister, Olivier Véran, says the QR code will be automatically disabled if there’s no third dose. It will take 7 days from the jab to reactivate it.
More Russian speakers visit critical installations
The Federal Intelligence Service is expressing concern that many Russian speakers seem to be taking a close look at the country's infrastructure - including nuclear power plants, transit tunnels and airports.
Iran war drives up travel insurance claims
The conflict in the Gulf region is driving a sharp rise in business for travel insurers.
Federal Court shuts down Geneva DNA testing
The Federal Court has slammed Geneva prosecutors over the use of DNA sampling, calling the practice excessive.
Elderly woman convicted of money laundering
An 80-year-old woman in Vaud has been convicted of money laundering after falling victim to an online scam.
Initiative calls for fully inclusive schools
A Geneva disability rights group has submitted a popular initiative calling for the full inclusion of children with disabilities in mainstream schools.
Potentially infected cheese recalled
Authorities in Lucerne say it’s still unclear how long a local cheese dairy will remain closed following a salmonella outbreak.
