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China virus Two people suspected of coronavirus infection as Swiss tighten rules

Switzerland is tightening medical reporting rules on suspected coronavirus cases, says a top government health official.

This content was published on January 26, 2020 6:20 PM Jan 26, 2020 - 18:20

Anxiety and burnout Swiss students ‘becoming more stressed out’

A national campaign to promote student mental health has been launched following concerns that the pressure on young people at university is too high.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

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Medical samples Swiss Post drone deliveries to resume after crashes

Swiss Post drone deliveries of medical samples to hospitals are to resume on Monday, after being suspended since May 2019 in the wake of two crashes.

This content was published on January 25, 2020 4:17 PM Jan 25, 2020 - 16:17

Parenting series In Switzerland, having a child is becoming a luxury

Women in Switzerland are having fewer children, and they are having them later. Our series on parenting in Switzerland explores why.

By Alexandra Kohler

Mysterious virus Swiss develop test to detect coronavirus

The University Hospitals of Geneva have developed a test to detect a new strain of the coronavirus which is spreading across the world from China.

This content was published on January 23, 2020 4:46 PM Jan 23, 2020 - 16:46

Drug research Swiss cannabis market worth up to half a billion francs annually

Cannabis remains by far the most widespread drug enjoyed in Switzerland, even if the value of the market is much lower than that for cocaine.

This content was published on January 23, 2020 11:59 AM Jan 23, 2020 - 11:59

Health Swiss offer help to combat spread of coronavirus

Switzerland is well prepared to face an outbreak of coronavirus and is ready to support international efforts to prevent a pandemic, says minister.

This content was published on January 22, 2020 4:30 PM Jan 22, 2020 - 16:30

Tobacco Geneva parliament votes to ban cigarette sales to minors

Geneva has joined most other Swiss cantons in banning the sale of cigarettes to minors and plans a ban on the sale of e-cigarettes to young people.

This content was published on January 17, 2020 6:42 PM Jan 17, 2020 - 18:42

Poverty Swiss give ‘second Christmas’ to those in need

The Swiss public this year donated 61,170 unwanted or surplus presents for the “2 x Christmas” campaign.

This content was published on January 16, 2020 9:18 AM Jan 16, 2020 - 09:18

health The winter 2019-2020 flu epidemic has arrived

After a quiet start to the winter, cases of flu crossed the “epidemic” barrier in the second week of January, the Federal Health Office said on ...

This content was published on January 15, 2020 5:56 PM Jan 15, 2020 - 17:56

Illicit assets Swiss return seized funds to Turkmenistan

Switzerland is repatriating $1.3 million (CHF1.26 million) in seized assets to Turkmenistan, money which will be used for the purchase of medicine. 

This content was published on January 15, 2020 4:49 PM Jan 15, 2020 - 16:49

Safe slaughter Animal welfare rules not fully respected in some Swiss abattoirs

Conditions in some Swiss slaughterhouses still don’t conform to standards guaranteeing animal welfare, the Federal Food Safety and Veterinary ...

This content was published on January 15, 2020 12:37 PM Jan 15, 2020 - 12:37

Organ donation Swiss machine keeps human livers alive for a week

Zurich scientists have developed a machine that repairs injured human livers and can keep them alive outside the body for one week.

This content was published on January 14, 2020 11:40 AM Jan 14, 2020 - 11:40

new year resolution Sweating for polenta

Hitting the gym after the holiday feasting is a classic. An engineer has found a way to make this looming labour more interesting.

Public health Overuse of sleeping pills among the elderly raises concerns

The consumption of sleeping pills among elderly people in Switzerland is worryingly high, especially among women, a new study concludes.

This content was published on January 13, 2020 10:40 AM Jan 13, 2020 - 10:40

Earthquake Haiti ten years on: the lasting benefits of Swiss donations and aid

On January 12, 2010, an earthquake devastated Haiti. Swiss aid work included providing water and rebuilding homes.

By Kathrin Ammann

Milk for older babies Nestlé struggles to win over baby formula critics

For Swiss food and beverage giant Nestlé, diversifying its infant formula offerings harbours great promise. But industry critics are sceptical.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Tox info hotline Cases of poisoning decline, but not those related to mushrooms

The number of calls received by Switzerland's poison hotline declined for the first time in several years.

This content was published on January 6, 2020 6:46 PM Jan 6, 2020 - 18:46

Menuhin Festival funding Swiss music festival rejects Sackler money

The Gstaad Menuhin Festival has decided to forgo donations from British patron Theresa Sackler until further notice. 

This content was published on January 6, 2020 10:39 AM Jan 6, 2020 - 10:39

New laws How to keep legally afloat in 2020

Various new or tweaked Swiss laws entered into force on January 1, including how much alcohol can be drunk by the skipper of a rubber dinghy.

By Thomas Stephens

Food preferences Horsemeat is a part of Swiss culinary heritage

Switzerland’s official inventory of culinary heritage has a new listing: horsemeat.

This content was published on December 27, 2019 2:38 PM Dec 27, 2019 - 14:38