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UPDATE: This is how Switzerland’s coronavirus tracking app will work
Switzerland will launch a coronavirus tracing app on May 11th. Here’s how it will work.
Uber facing ban in Geneva
The Swiss canton of Geneva said Friday it had classified ride-hailing giant Uber as an employer, ordering a halt to its activities unless it pays the social charges for its drivers.
‘Premium bike parking’ program at Swiss train stations draws controversy
A pilot project providing paid cycle parking at more convenient locations outside major train stations across Switzerland has caused controversy, with critics arguing that it drives up the cost of cycling and reduces overall bike parking opportunities.
These are Switzerland’s essential smartphone apps
The Local recently put a call out to readers asking for their opinion on the most useful apps for living in Switzerland. Here are the top picks.
Did Swiss banks collude to boycott Apple Pay and Samsung Pay?
Switzerland competition watchdog said on Thursday it had opened a probe into whether major financial institutions including UBS and Credit Suisse boycotted mobile payment services offered by Apple and Samsung in favour of a domestic provider.