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 How the rules of the EU Covid certificate for travel will change from February As infection rates surge in parts of Europe, the EU will limit the validity of its flagship Covid-19 certificate to nine months. The pass is designed to allow for restriction free travel within the bloc but certain countries are stepping up restrictions. https://www.thelocal.ch/20211123/how-the-eu-could-change-its-covid-certificate-for-travel Tue, 23 Nov 2021 13:30:59 +0100 how-the-eu-could-change-its-covid-certificate-for-travel What are the rules for travel between Switzerland and France this autumn? If you're planning a trip over the border this autumn, here is what you need to know on the current rules on travel and health passes in France and Switzerland. https://www.thelocal.ch/20211020/what-are-the-rules-for-travel-between-switzerland-and-france-this-autumn Wed, 20 Oct 2021 18:16:54 +0200 what-are-the-rules-for-travel-between-switzerland-and-france-this-autumn 'Flagrant inequality of treatment': How Switzerland reacted to Covid certificate extension Reactions, both positive and negative, have poured in after Switzerland’s announcement on Wednesday about the extension of the Covid certificate. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210909/flagrant-inequality-of-treatment-how-switzerland-reacted-to-covid-certificate-extension Thu, 09 Sep 2021 15:04:55 +0200 flagrant-inequality-of-treatment-how-switzerland-reacted-to-covid-certificate-extension