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How Switzerland is setting up its unprecedented vaccination infrastructure
As Switzerland is planning to roll out the coronavirus vaccine at the end of January, health officials are putting together an intricate immunisation system that is unprecedented in recent history.
EXPLAINED: Does Switzerland face a threat from terrorism?
After a stabbing attack in Lugano on Tuesday, an incident which federal police regards as terrorism-related, many in Switzerland are wondering whether the country is at risk from more attacks. This is what the experts say.
How dual citizenship has become easier to obtain in Switzerland
With nearly a million dual nationals living in Switzerland, it is difficult to imagine that at one time maintaining two citizenships was illegal in this country.
What is 'Covid solidarity tax' and should Switzerland impose it?
The idea of the so-called ‘Covid-19 solidarity tax’ continues to stir controversy in Switzerland. What is the idea behind it and what is it supposed to achieve?
Covid-19: What kind of Christmas can we expect in Switzerland this year?
With holidays only weeks away, many in Switzerland are wondering whether traditional family celebrations will be possible this year. What do the experts say?
Why Zurich ranks as the world’s most expensive city once again
A new study places Switzerland’s largest city on top in a global league table based on how pricey a city is based on prices for goods and services.
What you need to know about the flu vaccine in Switzerland
There has been a lot of talk lately about the coronavirus vaccine becoming available in the first half of 2021. But in the meantime, the flu season is almost here and Swiss health officials are urging the public to get the jab.
'Swiss autonomy': Does Switzerland need a better agreement with the EU?
A new Swiss movement, Autonomiesuisse, is launching a campaign for a better framework agreement with the EU, claiming that the current one would cause Switzerland to lose some of its independence.
EXPLAINED: When will Switzerland roll out a Covid-19 vaccine?
According to the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH), authorities 'want to ensure that Swiss public gets rapid access to Covid-19 vaccines'. But does it mean that the country is ready to bring a vaccine to the market soon?
Why does Geneva have the 'highest number of coronavirus infections in Europe'?
The French-speaking canton of Geneva has become Europe's hot-spot for coronavirus infection rates according to reports. Here's a look at why the city on the border with France has been hit so hard.
US arrivals in Switzerland no longer required to quarantine
From October 29th, Swiss authorities relaxed quarantine rules, leaving only a handful of countries and regions on its ‘red’ list - the United States is no longer on that list.
UPDATE: What you should know about coronavirus tests in Switzerland
As an increasing number of Covid-19 cases is being recorded in Switzerland — 17,440 in the last 72 hours — it is important to know where, and under what circumstances, to seek a test.
Switzerland faces lack of hospital beds as coronavirus infections soar
As Covid-19 cases are rising at an alarming rate, intensive care units at some Swiss hospitals located in the most affected regions are reaching their saturation point.
UPDATE: Which Covid-19 treatments are on the horizon in Switzerland?
With the number of coronavirus infections and hospitalisations increasing in Switzerland at an alarming rate, many people are wondering whether any treatments for this disease will be available soon. The Local looks at what new medications are on the horizon.
Three more Swiss cantons tighten coronavirus rules as infections increase
Faced with a significant increase of Covid-19 cases and hospitalisations, the Swiss cantons of Jura, Fribourg and Neuchâtel are implementing new restrictions starting on October 23rd.
Do Switzerland's new Covid-19 measures go far enough?
On Sunday, the Swiss Federal Council announced new requirements that will be implemented on Monday to curtail the alarming increase in coronavirus cases in the country.
Covid-19: Why contact tracing has become difficult in hard-hit Swiss regions
Faced with a huge surge of coronavirus cases, contact tracers in Switzerland’s Covid-19 ‘hotspots’ Geneva, Vaud and Zurich can’t keep up with new infections.
What do the Swiss actually think of foreigners?
Around one in four residents of Switzerland is a foreigner. What do the Swiss actually think of them?
EXPLAINED: What Americans in Switzerland should know about voting in the US election
If you are a US citizen living in Switzerland, you have the right to vote in the upcoming election in the United States. Here’s how you should go about it — fast.
EU immigration: Switzerland’s foreign workers in numbers
Foreign nationals living in Switzerland account for nearly 25 percent of the country’s population. Official figures reveal a lot of interesting facts about these people.
EXPLAINED: Why Switzerland's EU free movement referendum could impact much more than immigration
On Sunday September 27th, the Swiss will vote on whether to curb immigration from the European Union. But if the proposal is given the green light at the polls, it will greatly impact Switzerland’s relations with the EU.
EXPLAINED: What you should do if you need a Covid-19 test in Switzerland?
Needless to say, everyone wants to avoid the coronavirus at all costs. But where should you seek help in Switzerland if you think you may have been contaminated?
Analysis: Which Swiss cantons have the fewest Covid-19 infections — and why?
As the number of reported coronavirus infections is rising in Switzerland, it is easy to forget that some cantons have had relatively few cases.