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10 years war in Syria Erosion of fundamental principles to protect civilians

Ten years of civil war have devastated Syria and been a major setback for universal human rights.

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covid-19 Chasing the numbers behind the virus in Switzerland

For those not on the frontline, the fight to rein in the spread of the coronavirus often boils down to watching an unfolding data game.

By Jonas Glatthard, Luigi Jorio, Domhnall O'Sullivan, Kai Reusser

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Companies contemplate bleak coronavirus outlook

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Mobile phone data show Swiss are keeping their distance

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Novartis steps up coronavirus fight as part of new collaboration

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Swiss restrict exports of protective equipment as coronavirus hits

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covid-19 updates Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland

Switzerland is one of the countries most affected by the coronavirus, with more than 11,000 positive cases and 165 deaths.

Q&A; Coronavirus: Why staying home is merely a recommendation in Switzerland

In this first collection of answers to readers' questions about the pandemic, we tackle the Swiss approach to social distancing measures.

By Geraldine Wong Sak Hoi

Covid-19 Who is Switzerland’s ‘Mr Coronavirus’?

After years as a Red Cross doctor in war zones, Daniel Koch has become the face of the Swiss government’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

By Katy Romy

Market turbulence Gold bars in short supply due to coronavirus disruption

Traders have reported a growing global shortage of gold bars, with one business comparing the frenzied buying with the consumer rush for toilet roll. 

By Henry Sanderson

Development banks How Switzerland benefits from development aid

Switzerland supports development banks, which aim to boost the economies of poor countries. But aid money also ends up back in Swiss bank accounts.

By Sibilla Bondolfi

Eye on the Multinationals newsletter Who decides who gets access to the silver bullet to Covid-19?

Our regular analysis of what the biggest global companies in Switzerland are up to. This week: multinationals confront national interests.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Coronavirus How the Swiss food supply chain is coping with Covid-19

Running out of rice? Low on loo roll? In fact Switzerland has enough to last for months, but stockists are putting in serious overtime. 

By Susan Misicka

Covid-19 Coronavirus: what is ‘essential’ in Switzerland?

The coronavirus epidemic provides an interesting opportunity for society to reflect on what is really important, says economist Sergio Rossi. 

By Luigi Jorio

Covid-19 How freestyle skier Andri Ragettli has been training at home

While some people only need a laptop computer to continue to work, for others it’s a bit more tricky.

By Céline Stegmüller

Opinion poll Swiss divided over government response to coronavirus

More than 40% of the Swiss are in favour of tighter restrictions by the government to stem the spread of the coronavirus, a poll shows. 

By Urs Geiser

Opinion Switzerland is finding strength through kindness amid Covid-19

During a global pandemic, Switzerland's residents are finding innovative ways to support each other. 

By Amy Challenger

Covid-19 Swiss artists keep up morale despite devastating pandemic

Four leading names of the Swiss cultural scene explain the impact of coronavirus on the institutions they run and on social life in general.

By Ghania Adamo

Covid-19 Pandemic rattles already vulnerable antibiotics market

As money is poured into the search for a silver bullet to Covid-19, some experts warn that the pandemic could also worsen the antibiotics crisis.

By Jessica Davis Plüss

homecoming Switzerland begins historic repatriation effort over coronavirus

Three flights for stranded Swiss tourists in Latin America are scheduled this week and others are planned to bring back the thousands stuck abroad.

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Bouncing back from a coronavirus infection, a Swiss testimony

With the number of fatalities caused by the coronavirus rising exponentially, it is easy to overlook the number of people who have recovered.

education Why homework won’t disappear after home studying ends

When distance learning now in place as a result of the coronavirus outbreak comes to end, Swiss schools will reopen the debate on homework.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

covid-19 explainer How social distancing is taking hold in Switzerland

What began as a recommendation to avoid handshakes and kisses on cheeks has turned into a measure urging residents to stay at home.

By Geraldine Wong Sak Hoi, with input from Jo Fahy

Coronavirus crisis Switzerland tightens restrictions, announces more economic aid

The Swiss government on Friday announced a countrywide ban on gatherings of more than five people and an additional economic package.

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