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 'We're taking a risk': Why is Switzerland easing Covid restrictions despite rising infections? Swiss authorities announced the lifting of some coronavirus measures, even though the epidemiological situation in the country remains "fragile". https://www.thelocal.ch/20210415/were-taking-a-risk-why-is-switzerland-easing-covid-restrictions-despite-rising-infections Thu, 15 Apr 2021 14:25:33 +0200 were-taking-a-risk-why-is-switzerland-easing-covid-restrictions-despite-rising-infections Decision day: Is the Swiss government ready to lift restrictions? The Federal Council will announce on Wednesday afternoon whether some of the measures implemented in Switzerland in January will be eased or remain in place. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210414/decision-day-is-the-swiss-government-ready-to-lift-restrictions Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:20:54 +0200 decision-day-is-the-swiss-government-ready-to-lift-restrictions REACTION: What do the Swiss think about the extended shutdown? While some in Switzerland praised the government’s decision not to re-open restaurants on March 22nd, others expressed disappointment at extended closures. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210322/reaction-what-do-the-swiss-think-about-the-extended-shutdown Mon, 22 Mar 2021 12:03:54 +0100 reaction-what-do-the-swiss-think-about-the-extended-shutdown 'A disaster': Restaurants slam Switzerland's coronavirus announcement Is Switzerland's 'go slowly' approach correct? https://www.thelocal.ch/20210218/switzerlands-new-coronavirus-rules-spark-diverse-reactions Thu, 18 Feb 2021 10:38:59 +0100 switzerlands-new-coronavirus-rules-spark-diverse-reactions EXPLAINED: How Switzerland could end the coronavirus shutdown Cantonal authorities, politicians, and business groups in Switzerland are stepping up pressure on the Federal Council to lift coronavirus restrictions as of March 1st due to the drop in the number of infections. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210215/explained-how-switzerland-could-end-its-shutdown Mon, 15 Feb 2021 14:05:00 +0100 explained-how-switzerland-could-end-its-shutdown EXPLAINED: Why Switzerland is unlikely to lift restrictions quickly even if virus spread improves The Covid-19 situation in Switzerland has improved since the beginning of the year. But that doesn't mean the government could soon relax the shutdown measures currently in place. https://www.thelocal.ch/20210122/explained-why-switzerland-is-unlikely-to-lift-its-restrictions-early-even-if-health-situation-continues-to-improve Fri, 22 Jan 2021 17:58:27 +0100 explained-why-switzerland-is-unlikely-to-lift-its-restrictions-early-even-if-health-situation-continues-to-improve Defect triggers Beznau nuclear shutdown A reactor at a Swiss nuclear plant shut down automatically Wednesday due to a defect, the operator said, stressing that the procedure had been completely safe. https://www.thelocal.ch/20121122/defect-triggers-beznau-nuclear-shutdown Thu, 22 Nov 2012 11:53:00 +0100 defect-triggers-beznau-nuclear-shutdown