Sanctions applied against Nicaraguan officials over human rights issues
June 25, 2020, 9:21 a.m.Switzerland is applying sanctions against six Nicaraguan government officials and urges the authorities in the centra...
Government to defend free movement in EU ahead of referendum
June 23, 2020, 9:27 a.m.The government is launching a defence of free movement with the EU ahead of a referendum due in September.
Lockdown over as rules lifted or lightened
June 22, 2020, 9:24 a.m.The country moves out of lockdown today with many rules either abolished or lightened.
Concern over social distancing rules for older students
June 22, 2020, 9:16 a.m.Education authorities across the country are concerned that if the government doesn’t change its social distanc...
Local governments decide against raising tax to fix financial losses
May 29, 2020, 9:47 a.m.The finances of Swiss cities have taken a hit due to the shut-down, but local governments are being urged not to rais...
Grandparents and grandchildren to reunite soon, contact-tracing app moves to test phase
May 26, 2020, 9:35 a.m.Grandparents should be able to look after their grandchildren soon – and parliament will discuss the rights of ...
Professional sports back on from 1st June
May 26, 2020, 9:22 a.m.Further good news for sports fans. The government is set to allow professional sports again from June 1st.
Business owners use emergency government cash to buy back super-cars
May 25, 2020, 9:45 a.m.Several small and medium sized business owners are being criticized for using emergency government cash to buy back t...
Epidemiologist concerned over crowds seen at weekend
May 20, 2020, 10:07 a.m.A government epidemiologist says she’s very worried after seeing pictures of crowds of people out on the street...
Government confirms it was not aware of Italy's border decision
May 19, 2020, 9:16 a.m.The government has confirmed it was not aware of a decision by Italy to reopen its border from June 3rd.
Only 5% of train passengers estimated to wear masks
May 15, 2020, 9:35 a.m.Despite government recommendations, only about 5% of train passengers are wearing a mask.
Confusion over government's lockdown easing announcement
May 1, 2020, 7:49 a.m.Yesterday’s announcement of the next stages of lockdown easing has not gone smoothly.
Government to help SWISS and Edelweiss but not easyJet
April 30, 2020, 10:24 a.m.The government is to help some of the Swiss aviation sector – but the money comes with strict rules and not all...
Switzerland experiences first day of easing lockdown restrictions
April 28, 2020, 9:57 a.m.Switzerland began easing out of lockdown restrictions yesterday.
Lockdown restriction easing begins
April 27, 2020, 8:52 a.m.Today - after 6 weeks in coronavirus lockdown - Switzerland is starting, slowly, to ease restrictions across the coun...
Economy to suffer and unemployment predicted to rise 4%
April 24, 2020, 9:44 a.m.Our top story is a stark warning from the government about the Swiss economy - which is expected to suffer its bigges...
Hairdressers given guidelines on how to reopen on Monday
April 23, 2020, 9:20 a.m.One thing you will be able to do from Monday is get your hair cut. The government has now issued rules and guidelines.
Government under pressure to amend reopening plans
April 23, 2020, 9:15 a.m.While some businesses will be reopening on Monday, it will be a very limited move and the government has backed down ...
Cantons pressure government to reopen all businesses over lockdown fatigue
April 22, 2020, 9:36 a.m.Canton Aargau is asking the federal government to move faster to end the lockdown – amid signs the population i...
Coiffure Suisse asks for government guidance on social distancing regulations
April 21, 2020, 9:58 a.m.While some lockdown regulations will be lifted on Monday, there is still some confusion on how some businesses should...
Lockdown-easing plan leaves many confused and service industry disappointed
April 20, 2020, 10:08 a.m.After last Thursday’s lockdown easing announcement - the food and beverage industry was particularly disappoint...
Hospitality industry nervous about future
April 17, 2020, 9:33 a.m.Following the announcement, many sectors of the economy are relieved. But those in the hospitality industry remain ne...
Government looks to protect companies in crisis
April 10, 2020, 9:32 a.m.The government’s looking at ways to protect Swiss companies hit by cash-flow problems and debt.
Lockdown extended but restrictions set to loosen
April 9, 2020, 9:50 a.m.Switzerland’s lockdown has been extended by another week - until April 26.
