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Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Wednesday
Find out what's going on in Switzerland today with The Local's short round-up of the news.
EXPLAINED: What you need to know about Switzerland’s digital ID vote
The Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services (LSIE) one of the three issues at the ballot box in Switzerland on March 7th.
Will foreigners in Switzerland finally earn the right to vote in federal elections?
In an ongoing effort to include foreign nationals in Switzerland’s political decisions, one party is proposing granting voting rights to foreign nationals in federal elections. It submitted the project on Monday, while the parliament is in its spring session.
EXPLAINED: What is Switzerland’s ‘anti-burqa’ initiative all about?
Swiss voters will go to the ballot box on March 7th to weigh in on three issues. One of the most controversial ones is the so-called ‘anti-burqa’ initiative.
Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Tuesday
Find out what's going on in Switzerland today with The Local's short round-up of the news.
Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Monday
Find out what's going on in Switzerland today with The Local's short round-up of the news.
Can new Johnson and Johnson vaccine solve Switzerland's inoculation shortage?
A single-dose coronavirus vaccine from US manufacturer Johnson & Johnson is expected to be approved in Switzerland in March - but will it help tackle the vaccine shortage?
Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Friday
Find out what's going on in Switzerland today with The Local's short round-up of the news.
What has changed in Switzerland since the first Covid-19 case was detected?
It may seem like much longer, but it has been 12 months to the day since coronavirus made its presence known in Switzerland. What have we learned - and how has our life changed - since then?
Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Thursday
Find out what's going on in Switzerland today with The Local's short round-up of the news.
Today in Switzerland: A round-up of the latest news on Wednesday
Find out what's going on in Switzerland today with The Local's short round-up of the news.
Reader question: Will vaccinated people have special privileges in Switzerland?
From travel to visiting restaurants and playing sport, allowing vaccinated people certain privileges might edge Switzerland back towards normality.
EXPLAINED: What are the rules for February holidays in Switzerland?
Going on a holiday in February? This is what you need to know.
EXPLAINED: What are Switzerland's new quarantine rules?
Authorities in Switzerland are implementing new quarantine rules from February 8th due to the number of infections with mutated coronavirus strains. Here’s what you need to know.
IN NUMBERS: What's the latest on Switzerland's vaccination programme?
How many people have had the vaccine in Switzerland now and what about the number of people who have suffered adverse side affects? And what's the waiting time to get vaccinated? This article will bring you up to date.
Covid-19: Which Swiss towns are hotspots for new virus variants?
At the beginning of the week, nearly 300 infections with the new variant of the coronavirus have been detected in Switzerland, and health officials say this number is expected to grow significantly in the coming days and weeks.
EXPLAINED: Why Switzerland is unlikely to lift restrictions quickly even if virus spread improves
The Covid-19 situation in Switzerland has improved since the beginning of the year. But that doesn't mean the government could soon relax the shutdown measures currently in place.
What's the latest on travelling to Switzerland from neighbouring countries?
With Germany warning that border checks could be enforced with Switzerland over Covid-19 fears here's a look at the state of play for travel to Switzerland from neighbouring countries.
EXPLAINED: Five questions about Covid-19 vaccines in Switzerland
Coronavirus vaccinations are underway in most Swiss cantons, with other regions scheduled to begin the rollout before the end of January. Here we answer some of your questions about this process.
EXPLAINED: Everything you need to know about Switzerland’s Covid-19 vaccination rollout
Switzerland has begun rolling out the coronavirus vaccine. Here's what you need to know.
Is Switzerland 'pilfering' health workers from France during pandemic?
Officials in the Haute-Savoie area of France have accused private Swiss health clinics of poaching essential healthcare workers.
Covid-19: What you need to know if you are travelling abroad from Switzerland
Restrictions in place in various countries continue to limit travel options from Switzerland. This is what you should know about current entry requirements for people arriving from Switzerland.
EXPLAINED: The Covid-19 restrictions Switzerland could impose after Christmas
These are the measures Swiss cantons are likely put in place before the end of the year if the epidemiological situation in Switzerland deteriorates.