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Swiss President sends solidarity message to population

This content was published on Mar 21, 2020 Sommaruga acknowledged that people’s lives have been restricted by a series of extraordinary measures enforced by the government in recent weeks under the powers of the Epidemics Acts. These include a ban on gatherings of more than five people (including CHF100 fines for those who do not abide by the rule) and the shut down…

Ski sticks from the Alpine Museum collection

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Ski resorts closed but skiing nostalgia alive and well

This content was published on Mar 21, 2020 Before the coronavirus crisis hit, an exhibition opened at the Swiss Alpine Museum showcasing old ski gear and historic ski memorabilia.

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Clapping for solidarity

This content was published on Mar 20, 2020 People shared their videos from all over Switzerland through social media.

When a typhoid epidemic hit Zermatt

This content was published on Mar 20, 2020 This is not the first time Switzerland and its mountain regions have had to deal with the devastating effects of disease in recent times.

Demographics

Swiss applaud medical staff from balconies and windows

This content was published on Mar 20, 2020 Many people across Switzerland came to their balconies and windows at 12.30 on Friday, clapping to thank the country’s health workers.

Demographics

EU to deliver masks and protective gear to Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 20, 2020 There has been a breakthrough which should enable delivery of more masks and protective equipment to Switzerland, says minister.

History

Swiss mercenaries helped spread colonialism in faraway lands

This content was published on Mar 20, 2020 In the 19th century, young Swiss men from modest backgrounds helped do some of the dirty work of foreign colonial forces in Asia and Africa.

Demographics

Swiss football players dismissed after coronavirus package fallout

This content was published on Mar 19, 2020 Nine football players of Swiss Football League team FC Sion have been dismissed after refusing to agree to a partial employment proposal.

Culture

A ship will not come

This content was published on Mar 19, 2020

Shortage of hospital beds in Ticino as virus toll rises

This content was published on Mar 19, 2020 The Swiss health authorities have raised alarm over the limited care facilities in one of its regions hardest hit by the coronavirus epidemic.

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