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Minneapolis protests US police shoot rubber bullets at Swiss journalists

Three Swiss television journalists say that they were shot at with rubber bullets by police during a demonstration in Minneapolis last weekend.

Parliament rejects video surveillance for slaughterhouses

The Swiss parliament has ruled out the use of video surveillance in slaughterhouses. A motion to monitor the stunning and killing of animals was ...

Demographic trends Swiss population projected to top 10 million by 2050

Those 65 and older will see their ranks swell, while the working-age population will grow more slowly, according to the Federal Statistical Office.

Intergenerational solidarity Swiss seniors fear decline in relationship with youth after pandemic

A representative survey by Pro Senectute shows that nearly two-thirds of participants over 50 were worried about long-term marginalisation.

Opinion Switzerland’s safety net must be there for all

Regularising undocumented migrants is key to solving the plight of the thousands of people queuing up in Geneva for food parcels.

By Gabriel Barta, Emmanuel Deonna, Wahba Ghaly and Jean-Marie Mellana

Corona restrictions broken 1,000 people gather for unofficial football match

Almost 1,000 young people have broken coronavirus restrictions in Switzerland by attending an unofficial football match in Lausanne.

Direct democracy Traditional open-air assembly cancelled due to pandemic

Canton Appenzell Inner Rhodes has decided to cancel its annual open-air voting assembly because of Covid-19 restrictions.

Repercussions City tourism ‘to suffer the most’ over corona crisis

Urban tourism in Switzerland is likely to suffer this summer, but mountainous regions should benefit as the Swiss holiday at home.

Healthcare Swiss hospitals lose up to CHF3 billion amid pandemic

Switzerland’s hospitals and clinics are facing a financial loss of between CHF1.7 billion and CHF2.9 billion due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Covid-19 Border restrictions relaxed for cross-border couples

Germany, Austria and Switzerland to lift travel restrictions for unmarried couples and for visiting relatives and second homes.

Covid-19 Federal Railways: 90% trains running

Almost all trains are in operation in Switzerland after normal services resumed on Monday. But not everyone is wearing masks during busy times.

Opinion The future of handshaking

Coronavirus can transform our habits and our ideas of "living together" in Europe, write law researchers Ashley Mantha-Hollands and Liav Orgad.

By Ashley Mantha-Hollands and Liav Orgad

Easing the lockdown Why the Swiss are reluctant to wear face masks

As Switzerland eases up on the lockdown, more people are out and about but few are wearing masks. Why is that?

By Philipp Meier

In pictures: The second stage of loosening lockdown measures in Switzerland

Rhinoceros birth It’s a girl! First white rhino born in Zurich Zoo

A white rhinoceros has been born for the first time in Zurich Zoo. Visitors can see the baby girl from June 8, when zoos re-open.

Home tweet home Swiss encouraged to do some balcony birdwatching

If you are looking for a rewarding and relaxing hobby while confined at home, why not try a spot of housebound ornithology?

Loosening lockdown Swiss must leave telephone numbers in bars and restaurants

People in Switzerland will be able to go to bars and restaurants again from May 11, but only if they leave their phone numbers.

Education trends Why more women than ever are doing PhDs in Switzerland

Women are catching up to men when it comes to pursuing doctoral degrees.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson, Jonas Glatthard

Animal stories When zoo animals come into your front room.

Zoos may be closed in Switzerland for the time being because of the coronavirus, but that doesn’t stop children at home from learning how the ...

By Julie Hunt

Digital learning Virtual zoo visits for homeschoolers

(Julie Hunt, swissinfo.ch)

Coronavirus Face mask shortage being countered in Switzerland

Around 35 million face masks were distributed across Switzerland by the end of April, with more now available to the general public.

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