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Swiss bacon, ham and cherry liqueur cake get EU protection

This content was published on Nov 2, 2020 Valais raw ham and bacon, as well as Zug-style Kirsch cake, will be protected from imitation in the European Union (EU).

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Deciding who gets the last Swiss hospital bed

This content was published on Nov 1, 2020 If the number of Covid-19 patients in Swiss intensive care units increases dramatically, doctors will soon have to decide who lives and who dies.

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Swiss minister: ‘I don’t know if we can save Christmas’

This content was published on Nov 1, 2020 Swiss Health Minister Alain Berset has refused to say when he thinks the Covid-19 crisis will end and has again called on everyone to do their part.

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Girl’s parents win bravery award for work against online bullying

This content was published on Oct 31, 2020 Nadya and Candid Pfister have been awarded the Prix Courage for their work against cyberbullying since the suicide of their 13-year-old daughter.

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Public support for government falls as Covid numbers rise

This content was published on Oct 30, 2020 Swiss citizens support tougher anti-coronavirus measures, but their trust in the government has weakened.

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Covid 19: cases remain high, measures need time

This content was published on Oct 30, 2020 Switzerland again recorded over 9,000 Covid cases on Friday, as officials warned that the latest anti-virus measures would need time to work.

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Mitholz: Life in the shadow of an Alpine ticking time bomb

This content was published on Oct 30, 2020 In 1947, an underground munitions depot exploded in Mitholz. Last year, the authorities announced the Swiss village had to be completely evacuated.

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Education

Study: closing primary schools harms educational equality

This content was published on Oct 30, 2020 Schools closures during the Covid-19 lockdown slowed younger pupils’ progress and increased the differences between them.

History

Historic press photos show the aftermath of Mitholz explosion

This content was published on Oct 29, 2020 Mitholz was the scene of a tragedy in 1947 when part of the 7,000 tonnes of explosives stored in an army depot blew up, killing nine people.

Education

Universities return to distance learning, schools stay open

This content was published on Oct 28, 2020 Swiss universities are to go back to distance learning from Monday, while schools stay open.

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