Here’s why people don’t like insurance against pandemics
Companies have conveyed to the Federal Council their opposition to annual premiums that are parafiscal in nature and useful only if they…
How Bern intends to moderate health insurance reserves
In 2020, health insurers had 11.3 billion in their pockets, 203 percent of the minimum, set to shrink in favor of premium payers
Greenhouse gas emissions fall slightly throughout Switzerland
The 'output' of tonnes of CO2 equivalent (46.2 million) is 14 per cent lower than in the sample year 1990, but only 0.3 per cent lower than…
Reconnaissance over time on the cost of hospitals in Switzerland
The Federal Office of Public Health released the second comparison regarding the expenditures per case of hospitals and birthing homes
Ethanol: Switzerland intends to build up compulsory stocks
As a result of the current pandemic experience, the Federal Council wants to provide the country with sufficient reserves of alcohol for…
The grape harvest 2020 in Switzerland? Scarce, but excellent
Swiss winemakers achieved 84 million liters, a result 13 percent below the 10-year average due to bad weather
Switzerland, less hindrance to the supply of veterinary medicines
Launched new consultations by DFI on importing foreign animal drugs and reducing the development of antibiotic resistance
Fatal accidents on Switzerland’s railways on the rise
Last year, 227 people lost their lives due to traffic reasons, while there were 3793 serious injuries, with motorcycles and e-bikes on top
Drinking water and pesticides: the Federal Council says no
In Bern's view, two initiatives on the ballot on June 13, 2021 would jeopardize jobs as well as the food bill and food security in…
Counterfeiting costs Switzerland 4.5 billion a year
OECD study reveals that trade in fake "Swiss" medicines, watches and appliances is worth 10,000 fewer jobs and damage to health
Prevention.ch is the online health “refuge” in Switzerland
FOPH launches an exchange and information platform dedicated to the prevention of addiction, non-communicable diseases and mental disorders
More Switzerland in the new Air Navigation Act
In non-commercial visual flights, a national language may be used, but checks on pilots' mental and physical condition will be more…
Coronavirus: extension of reduced work measures
The Federal Council has decided to extend the simplified IRL procedure until 30 June 2021 and voted to abolish the waiting period.
Switzerland and… Global Commission for the Energy Future
Ahead of the COP26 climate conference in Glasgow, the new entity will draft recommendations that put humans at the center of a clean energy…
Switzerland will reduce the environmental impact of food
Agroscope recommends imports from countries whose agricultural production is respectful of nature as well as avoiding losses and waste…
Switzerland joins the UN in making children’s voices heard
Federal Council will subsidize organizations that raise awareness of children's rights and sector training providers for five years