Switzerland plans to play a central role in combatting pandemics.
The health minister, Alain Berset, has signed an agreement with the World Health Organization to house a repository of coronaviruses at the secure laboratory in Spiez in canton Bern.
Switzerland says it wants the WHO to be strengthened. Many member countries have concluded the organization doesn’t have the resources to respond effectively.
Berset admits the global system has been overwhelmed and says we can do better.
Heavy snow causes chaos
Heavy snowfall across central parts of the country brought chaos, cancelled trains, blocked roads and children building snowmen on the autoroute.
Geneva car tax issue dominates Grand Council
Although it wasn’t on the agenda for last night’s meeting of the Geneva Grand Council, the issue of the new vehicle tax dominated proceedings.
Franc strongest against euro
It’s good news for cross border shopping and frontaliers – the franc has reached its highest level against the Euro.
SRG/SSR faces massive cuts
Are the days numbered for public service broadcasting?
People now back nuclear power
A new survey suggests public opinion towards nuclear power has changed dramatically.
4m e-vignettes sold
Four million people last year chose to forgo the sticky mess of a vignette on their car and bought an electronic one instead.
