April 14, 2021
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…
April 12, 2021
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
April 5, 2021
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…
March 29, 2021
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
March 29, 2021
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
March 26, 2021
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
March 23, 2021
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…
March 23, 2021
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
March 22, 2021
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
March 20, 2021
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…
March 19, 2021
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.
March 17, 2021
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…
March 16, 2021
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…
March 15, 2021
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
March 15, 2021
Switzerland will aim to switch from diesel to electric buses
The Federal Council will consider three different scenarios for abandoning older coaches for battery-powered ones, according to CO2 and…
March 12, 2021
Army regulates use of expiring medical supplies
In agreement with its public health partners, Armée Suisse will sell medicines and other medical aids at greatly reduced prices to help the…