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Frédéric Pajak wins top Swiss literature prize

This content was published on Jan 14, 2021 Franco-Swiss author and graphic artist Frédéric Pajak has been awarded this year’s Swiss Grand Prix for Literature for his life’s work.

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Semi-lockdown to stave off third Covid wave, says Swiss interior minister

This content was published on Jan 14, 2021 Health Minister Alain Berset has defended further Covid-19 restrictions as a preemptive attempt to prevent a third wave of the pandemic.

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Pandemic propels camper van sales

This content was published on Jan 13, 2021 The coronavirus crisis has given a boost to the Swiss motor home market with a 26% increase in new registrations, surpassing a record set in 2019.

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‘Long Covid’ sufferers fight for help and recognition

This content was published on Jan 13, 2021 Long Covid: In the UK there are special clinics for sufferers. But in Switzerland they are still fighting for help and recognition.

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Prangins on Lake Geneva wins 2020 architectural heritage prize

This content was published on Jan 12, 2021 The village in western Switzerland has managed to preserve its traditional architecture and scenery despite undergoing an intense process of urbanisation, said the Swiss Heritage Society.

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Most Swiss complying with Covid mask rules, police say

This content was published on Jan 11, 2021 Interventions by law enforcement authorities have mainly taken the form of dialogue with members of the public.

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Lauberhorn ski race cancelled owing to Covid-19 fears

This content was published on Jan 11, 2021 On Monday the International Ski Federation (FIS) said it had been advised by the health authorities in canton Bern to cancel the Lauberhorn races after all. “The cancellation of one of the most prestigious race weekends in the World Cup calendar makes the heart of every ski fan bleed,” said Bernhard Aregger, CEO of Swiss-Ski. “However,…

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Lauberhorn ski races get green light despite more Covid cases

This content was published on Jan 10, 2021 This year’s edition of the FIS Ski World Cup is to go ahead next weekend, despite a recent rise in coronavirus cases.

Education

School closures cut Covid-19 infections, says study

This content was published on Jan 10, 2021 The closure of Swiss schools in the spring of 2020 was one of the most effective measures to stop the spread of Covid-19, says a new study.

Culture

How Coco Chanel spent her exile in Switzerland

This content was published on Jan 10, 2021 French fashion designer, perfumer and Nazi agent Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel died exactly 50 years ago. Why did she spend almost ten years in Lausanne?

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