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The jazz singer with Swiss folk roots

This content was published on Apr 19, 2020 Over a decade ago, she left her home in the Lucerne countryside to study jazz in the United States. Today, the vocalist and composer lives in Boston and teaches at her alma mater, the Berklee College of MusicExternal link. Martina tries to mix her Swiss yodelling roots with jazz, soul, RnB, gospel and blues. Her latest album, Homage…

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Warning against complacency over coronavirus risks

This content was published on Apr 17, 2020 The Swiss government has again urged residents against complacency even as the country’s coronavirus infection rate slows.

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Public broadcaster to receive more government support

This content was published on Apr 17, 2020 The government has decided to boost its financial contribution to the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, private radio and television stations.

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Switzerland announces plan to lift coronavirus lockdown

This content was published on Apr 16, 2020 Switzerland will start easing its coronavirus lockdown from April 27 in a three-stage approach.

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Switzerland set to fine cross-border shoppers undeterred by coronavirus

This content was published on Apr 16, 2020 The government has clarified who can enter the country under current measures, as authorities are inundated with complaints over border restrictions.

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Interest groups present demands for coronavirus exit plans

This content was published on Apr 15, 2020 Political parties, unions and other interest groups have published their proposals to relax restrictions introduced to stem the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Charges brought against Islamic State operator in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 14, 2020 An Iraqi accused of operating as a recruiter and trafficker for the Islamic State has been formally charged by the Office of the Attorney General.

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Government warns not to underestimate coronavirus

This content was published on Apr 11, 2020 President Simonetta Sommaruga has appealed to the population to keep respecting social distancing and hygiene rules.

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South-bound traffic down by 90% for holiday weekend

This content was published on Apr 10, 2020 The first of the four days of Easter has seen people in Switzerland largely comply with calls not to travel.

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Federal court blocks Lauber’s attempt to rejoin FIFA case

This content was published on Apr 9, 2020 Switzerland’s top court has upheld a previous ruling that Lauber’s closed-door meetings with FIFA’s head had raised the appearance of bias.

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