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Pandemic dominates Swiss Words of the Year

This content was published on Dec 8, 2020 Covid-19 is leaving its mark not only on Swiss society but also on the country’s four national languages.

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Avalanche claims skier’s life in central Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 7, 2020 The 23-year-old victim died on the scene near the Titlis mountain, despite being found by rescue workers and receiving resuscitation treatment. Two other skiers, out of a party of five, were also hit by the avalanche but managed to free themselves without serious injury. The group was skiing off-piste when the avalanche struck at around…

Education

Swiss rank among top ten FT European business schools

This content was published on Dec 7, 2020 Two Swiss institutions, the University of St Gallen and the IMD in Lausanne, are among the ten best European business schools, says the FT.

History

Covid pandemic fans flames of anti-Semitism in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 7, 2020 Jewish people in Switzerland are concerned about increasing anti-Semitism during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Swiss nurses with Covid-19 urged to keep working

This content was published on Dec 6, 2020 Across Switzerland, care home staff are reporting for work even if they themselves are suffering from the coronavirus.

Culture

De-stress your way to Christmas

This content was published on Dec 6, 2020 Christmas is coming! Here's a collection of lighthearted stories straight from our well-furnished archives to take your minds off the news.

Demographics

Switzerland has a record number of flu vaccine doses

This content was published on Dec 5, 2020 To meet high demand, nearly two million shots of influenza vaccine are available in Switzerland this year.

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Education

Vocational baccalaureate system struggles to grow

This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 The number of young people taking a qualification that allows you to study after an apprenticeship is stagnating.

Demographics

First case of a Covid-infected cat reported in Switzerland

This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 For the first time in Switzerland a cat has tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Education

#metoo: EPFL students denounce harassment, racism cases

This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 EPFL students have called out cases of sexism, homophobia and racism at the institution. The EPFL says it has “zero tolerance” for such behaviour.

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