The Local Switzerland

The pros and cons of having kids in Switzerland

Mon, 23 Jan 2017 12:48:53 +0100

You’ve chosen to live in Switzerland, but is it also the right place to raise your children? The Local spoke to parents who have taken the plunge and found there were as many positives as negatives.

Swiss scientists create new 'contactless' system to monitor premature babies

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 10:20:18 +0200

Swiss researchers said on Monday they have developed a wireless camera system to monitor vital signs in premature babies, a move that could replace uncomfortable and highly inaccurate skin sensors.

Cases of Zika virus on the rise in Switzerland

Tue, 10 May 2016 11:51:21 +0200

Switzerland has 16 confirmed cases of the Zika virus but the actual number could be far higher, health officials have said.

Swiss parents steadfast in baby name choices

Tue, 05 Aug 2014 14:18:00 +0200

Mia, Noah, Emma and Gabriel remain the most popular baby names in Switzerland, the federal office of statistics (BFS) said on Tuesday.

Swiss ‘assisted tech’ babies double in 10 years

Mon, 16 Sep 2013 13:48:00 +0200

One couple in six in Switzerland depend on artificial insemination or “assisted reproductive technology” to have a child, according to new figures from Bern.

Row over Nestlé's 'Baby milk Nespresso'

Mon, 06 Jun 2011 14:35:03 +0200

A capsule machine for substitute baby milk formula is being criticized in Switzerland, where its producer, the consumer product giant Nestlé, is testing it.