This week, saw 8,897 new Covid-19 cases in Switzerland, down 16% from a week before (10,639) continuing the slow down in growth of new numbers experienced last week (-21%). The 7-day average is currently 1,271. The last time it was this low was … [Read more...]
News and Features
Organic farming continues to gain ground in Switzerland
Switzerland continues to shift towards organic farming. Between 2000 and 2020, the number of organic farms has risen by 54%. In 2020, the number rose 3.8%. © Iwan Zeller | Dreamstime.com Organic farms now make up 15.3% of total farms in … [Read more...]
Covid: vaccination of 12 to 15 year olds on the horizon in Switzerland
Those with teenagers wishing for the greater travel freedom likely to come with proof of vaccination may have cause for hope. On 7 May 2021, Pfizer submitted an authorisation application to Swissmedic, Switzerland's drug approval agency, for use of … [Read more...]
Covid: Swiss government sets out plans for further reopening
On 12 May 2021, Switzerland's Federal Council announced plans for further reopening. © Anneleven | Dreamstime.com The epidemiological situation is easing in terms of case numbers, hospitalisations and intensive care unit capacity, said the … [Read more...]
Swiss Covid-19 deaths 38% higher than official figure, reveals research
According to calculations by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), a global health research centre at the University of Washington, 14,020 people have likely died from Covid-19 in Switzerland rather than the 10,179 deaths officially … [Read more...]
Guides
Hiring a cleaner – around half break law on Swiss accident insurance
Brought to you by quitt.ch Corona virus information In our Coronavirus FAQ, you will find answers to key questions related to Coronavirus and home employees. In Switzerland, around one in seven hire someone to do their cleaning, but around half … [Read More...]
8 things you must do if you’re running a Swiss business
Brought to you by Winbiz online accounting for Swiss businesses. Once a business is established, there are many ongoing administrative tasks required by law. The main ones are covered in this article. The first few relate to employees and … [Read More...]
Activities
Alpine panoramas, fondue and snowballs at Europe’s highest railway station
On top of the Jungfrau, the alpine views (and elevation) will take your breath away. By Bill Harby The two-plus-hour train ride up, up, up from Interlaken is at least half the fun of going to the Jungfraujoch visitors center, 3,454 meters above … [Read more...]
Foxtrail – an adventure game on the streets of Lausanne
As we zoomed down the metro line, the puzzle unfolded with the first clue we were given: watch for the fox’s green paw print on the rail track. Later, during our half-day adventure chasing the “fox”, we had to figure out a series of other clues: a … [Read more...]
The best way to save forests, according to a forester
Last summer, two mates and I set out on what turned out to be a “bridge-too-far” walking project. Switzerland is blessed with more than 60,000 km of walking trails crowned by seven iconic National Routes. The National Route 5 (which extends as the … [Read more...]
