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Uncertainty reigns as schools re-open amid coronavirus pandemic

This content was published on May 11, 2020 Thousands of children have returned to class on Monday, as Switzerland re-opens its compulsory schools after two months of coronavirus lockdown.

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Police report dozens of anti-lockdown demonstrators

This content was published on May 10, 2020 Hundreds of people rallied in Bern and Zurich on Saturday, with around 100 demonstrating against the lockdown in Basel and 80 in St Gallen. All of the protests dispersed peacefully as police decided against forcefully breaking them up. In Bern, two groups of protestors ignored police warnings that they were in violations of social distancing…

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Covid-19 will not necessarily drive up health insurance costs

This content was published on May 10, 2020 Switzerland’s health insurance providers have combined reserves of around CHF8 billion ($8.2 billion). This stockpile should be enough to absorb extra costs from the pandemic so far, Santésuisse director Verena Nold told the SonntagsBlick newspaperExternal link. This sum corresponds to three or four months of premiums. Nold said that insurers are more concerned with helping…

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The sound and the city: Swiss exhibit captures Kolkata’s streets

This content was published on May 10, 2020 From barking street dogs to hustling hawkers and singing beggars, two Swiss friends have tried to record the essence of the Indian city of Kolkata.

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A pinhole view of Kolkata

This content was published on May 10, 2020

Demonstrators defy ban to protest against lockdown

This content was published on May 9, 2020 Two groups of protestors had set up in Bern on Saturday afternoon, for a second week in a row, despite a ban on more than five people gathering in public places. Some were carrying posters with slogans such as “Freedom Yes – No Constraints”. Police calls to disperse were met with boos. Police said they…

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Healthcare expenses keep rising in Switzerland

This content was published on May 9, 2020 The Swiss healthcare system is costly, and the financial burden – especially for private households and the cantons – is increasing.

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Chamois-chasing dog rescued up mountain

This content was published on May 8, 2020 A dog that chased some chamois up a mountain in canton Uri had to be saved by Alpine Rescue Switzerland after getting stuck.

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Coronavirus’ silver linings – E04

This content was published on May 8, 2020 We're looking for positive stories during the pandemic. In this episode, we've found colourful ducks and tasty baked goods!

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Coronavirus contact tracing app: friend or foe?

This content was published on May 8, 2020 Contact tracing apps are being touted as crucial aids to control the spread of Covid-19. But critics warn of data privacy concerns.

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