The Local Switzerland

Why are some restaurants in Switzerland re-opening despite the shutdown?

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 13:33:14 +0100

A number of restaurant owners in Switzerland are resuming their activities on Monday, January 11th, in violation of current coronavirus restrictions.

In pictures: the Gotthard opening's best moments

Thu, 02 Jun 2016 11:32:08 +0200

After many decades of planning and 17 years of construction work the Gotthard Base Tunnel opened on Wednesday amid much pomp and ceremony.

World agog at bizarre Gotthard Base Tunnel opening

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 15:09:58 +0200

The first trains have travelled through the 57km Gotthard Base Tunnel following a spectacular opening ceremony that has amazed the world - in more ways than one.

Political and religious leaders gather for Gotthard opening

Wed, 01 Jun 2016 11:01:53 +0200

The Gotthard Base Tunnel is to be blessed by a priest, a reverend, a rabbi and an imam on Wednesday morning as part of an inauguration that is being treated as an opportunity for diplomacy.

No need for longer opening hours: Swiss

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:26:00 +0100

The majority of Swiss are happy with the current shop-opening hours, a survey conducted in February shows.