After surveying 3,229 people, political science researchers at ETH in Zurich discovered that a majority would pay more for food if it would cut food waste. Switzerland’s population is well aware that food waste is a problem. The vast majority of those surveyed regard food waste as a moral, economic and environmental problem. Most accurately […]
Rising numbers struggling to pay rent in Switzerland
Nearly 44% of renters surveyed said that coming up with the money pay rent is now harder than it was before Covid-19, according to ASLOCA, a renters’ association. Following the survey the organisation is calling for more protection against the cancellation of rental contracts and moratoriums on evictions. The main reason cited for the current […]
Coronavirus: events of more than 1,000 people allowed in Switzerland again
On 1 October 2020, Switzerland’s ban on gatherings and events of more than 1,000 people was lifted, seven months after its introduction. The lifting of the ban was agreed by the Federal Council on 2 September 2020. However, all large-scale events must be authorised by the cantonal authorities and measures to prevent viral spread must […]
Coronavirus: weekly cases down 2% in Switzerland
In the week to 2 October 2020, the reported number of new SARS-CoV-2 infections in Switzerland was 2,520, 2% lower than the 2,581 cases recorded the week before. The total number of recorded cases stood at 54,384 by 2 October 2020. The 7-day rolling average number of daily new cases this week was 360, down from 369 […]
Coronavirus: high rate of antibodies in Ticino, according to study
A recently published study suggests 11% of the population aged 20-64 in the Swiss canton of Ticino has come into contact with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The first results of the Corona Immunitas Ticino project, conducted by the Institute of Public Health of Università della Svizzera italiana and the Department of Business Administration, Health and Social […]
FILM: BILLIE – the tragic life of a jazz legend
FILM: NEVER RARELY SOMETIMES ALWAYS – 9 October 2020 – click here 2 October 2020. BILLIE *** Billie Holiday was a legend in jazz with a unique, plaintive style of singing the blues whose life was both turbulent and tragically short. One could compare her existence to that of the great Edith Piaf of France, […]
Respirator, surgical or fabric mask. What’s the difference?
There are two kinds of masks used in hospital settings. Surgical masks, which mainly protect those around the wearer, and respirator masks, which also protect the wearer. These two categories of masks must meet different standards. Then there are non-medical fabric masks. Surgical masks Surgical masks largely protect others – one-way rather than two-way protection. The […]
Coronavirus: Switzerland seems to be fending off potential second wave
The number of recorded Covid-19 cases in Switzerland has declined over the last 12 days. Over the most recent 14 days, the number of recorded cases per 100,000 in Switzerland was 59, below the figure of 60 used by the Swiss health authorities to define a region as high risk. 12 days ago on 20 […]
Voters in Geneva accept minimum wage initiative
A majority of voters in Geneva accepted a plan to set a minimum wage of CHF 23 per hour (US$ 24.77). 58.15% of voters in the canton were in favour of the minimum wage plan, which previously only covered domestic workers. Two earlier votes on the subject were rejected by the canton’s voters. Unions argued […]
Swiss voters reject changes to wildlife hunting laws
Today, Swiss voters voted on whether to make it easier to hunt wolves and other wild animals. Based on the latest vote count a majority of Swiss voters (51.92%) have rejected plans to change Switzerland’s hunting rules. As many predicted, majorities in cantons in mountainous regions of Switzerland with a high percentages of farmers in […]
