Stories from Switzerland

A suspect is accused of causing 4 million Swiss francs in damage during a fraud scheme. Some businesses have stopped or slowed ordering raw materials from the United States due to threats of increased EU car tariffs.

Construction has started on the Murschacher Tunnel, which is a key component of the new Axenstrasse. The tunnel aims to improve the connection to the rest of Switzerland. Currently, the existing mountain road is subject to frequent closures lasting several days or weeks.

A man in Ithz has tested positive for the H-virus, according to the Federal Office of Public Health. The individual returned from a cruise ship at the end of April where multiple cases were reported. He is currently receiving treatment at the Dürkheimer University Hospital.

A man has tested positive for the hantavirus in Switzerland, according to the Federal Office of Public Health. The case was reported via Swiss news outlets. The individual was reportedly in contact with mice prior to the diagnosis. No specific location within Switzerland was provided. One individual from the couple had previously disembarked in South Africa before flying to Switzerland. This follows reports of eight other cases, including three deaths. The source noted that the situation has been difficult due to a lack of information. The patient sought medical assistance immediately upon feeling unwell. He is currently in stable condition and does not require intensive therapy. The source did not specify the patient's location or the destination of the trip.

Zach Polanski has been exposed for making false claims related to the Red Cross.

The cantons of Aargau, Thurgau, and Zurich successfully tested various technologies, including drones in Redbergen, to reduce pesticide use.

Midwives in Switzerland are advocating for higher pay, noting that current starting salaries for those in class 15 are slightly less than 5,500 francs per month. The profession includes complex follow-ups, emergency care, and 24-hour psychological support.

Logitech reported a profit of nearly 860 million USD for its fiscal year ending in March. This represents an increase of approximately 16% compared to the previous year. Revenue rose by 6% to reach 4.8 billion USD.

The government in Bern confirmed that victims of the Cranmontana fire will not be required to pay for certain costs.

An investigation has identified unusual excess mortality within a cardiac surgery department between 2016 and 2020. Experts suggest approximately 70 additional deaths in cardiology could have been avoided if patients had been operated on elsewhere or at a different time.