EXPLAINED: Why did Switzerland relax Covid measures?
From Thursday, February 17th, almost all of Switzerland’s Covid measures will be removed. Almost two years into the pandemic, why is Switzerland taking this step?...
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Will Switzerland relax all Covid measures on Wednesday?
Swiss authorities will announce on Wednesday whether they will end all or some of the remaining restrictions — and when. Here’s what we know so...
Today in Switzerland: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday
Find out what’s going on today in Switzerland with The Local’s short roundup of the news....
What you can and can’t do under Switzerland’s Christmas Covid rules
For the second year in a row, Switzerland has certain measures in place for the holiday season. They are not as strict as those imposed...
The Christmas movie that became Switzerland’s most-watched film ever
From humble beginnings and a small production budget, Drei Haselnüsse für Aschenbrödel has become the seminal Christmas film across much of Europe – including Switzerland....
Everything that changes in Switzerland in 2022
From chickens to cantons to Covid, here are some changes that the new year has in store for us in Switzerland....
EXPLAINED: What are the rules for entering Switzerland this Christmas?
From testing to quarantines and all-out bans, here are the rules for entering Switzerland this Christmas....
Omicron: Switzerland shortens wait for booster vaccines to four months
Booster vaccinations are now recommended four rather than six months after your previous dose due to the threat posed by the Omicron variant....
OPINION: Why has Switzerland been so slow in introducing new Covid measures?
Even though the number of coronavirus infections in Switzerland has been skyrocketing and some hospitals are becoming crowded with Covid patients, the Federal Council has...
Travel: What are Switzerland’s new entry requirements?
Despite tightening domestic Covid rules, Switzerland will relax testing and travel rules from Monday. Here’s what you need to know....