The Local Switzerland https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from Switzerland in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed Will the public support Switzerland's coronavirus tracing app? Switzerland's COVID-19 contact-tracing app will roll out to the public on Thursday, the government said, urging everyone to download it on their smartphones. https://www.thelocal.ch/20200624/will-the-public-support-switzerlands-coronavirus-tracing-app Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:12:03 +0200 will-the-public-support-switzerlands-coronavirus-tracing-app Tell us: What are the essential smartphone apps you need for life in Switzerland? Got an insider tip on a great app (or two) for life in Switzerland? Share it with our readers by filling in a quick survey. https://www.thelocal.ch/20190827/tell-us-what-are-the-essential-smartphone-apps-you-need-for-life-in-switzerland Tue, 27 Aug 2019 18:55:15 +0200 tell-us-what-are-the-essential-smartphone-apps-you-need-for-life-in-switzerland Switzerland to get nationwide disaster alert system A smartphone alert app, to warn the public of natural disasters or terrorist attacks, is set to be launched by the Swiss government. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160909/switerland-to-get-nationwide-disaster-alert-system Fri, 09 Sep 2016 14:28:11 +0200 switerland-to-get-nationwide-disaster-alert-system 10 great apps for exploring Switzerland this summer If you’re travelling within Switzerland download these free mobile phone apps to make your trip go swimmingly. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160810/10-essential-apps-for-exploring-switzerland-this-summer Wed, 10 Aug 2016 11:18:53 +0200 10-essential-apps-for-exploring-switzerland-this-summer Swiss pilots: don’t hunt Pokémon from the air The Swiss Civil Aviation Office (BAZL) has advised gamers to confine their Pokémon hunting to the ground after reports of people playing the popular new game from helicopters. https://www.thelocal.ch/20160722/swiss-pilots-dont-hunt-pokmon-from-the-air Fri, 22 Jul 2016 14:56:01 +0200 swiss-pilots-dont-hunt-pokmon-from-the-air Swiss creates Google Glass app for medics A doctor in Switzerland has created an app allowing paramedics to use Google Glass to improve the quality and speed of treatment for emergency patients. https://www.thelocal.ch/20140918/swiss-creates-google-glass-app-for-medics Thu, 18 Sep 2014 14:26:00 +0200 swiss-creates-google-glass-app-for-medics Apps aim to ease Swiss customs duty calculation Travellers returning to Switzerland laden with goods purchased abroad may be in for a nasty shock when they pass Customs. https://www.thelocal.ch/20130809/apps-aim-to-simplify-swiss-customs-duty-calculation Fri, 09 Aug 2013 11:11:00 +0200 apps-aim-to-simplify-swiss-customs-duty-calculation