Swiss applaud medical staff from balconies and windows
People have been clapping, ringing bells and otherwise showing solidarity from windows and balconies with medical staff battling coronavirus.
Keystone
Many people across Switzerland, confined or working at home because of the coronavirus, came out onto balconies and windows at 12.30pm on Friday, clapping and expressing their thanks and solidarity with the country’s health workers.
This content was published on
1 minute
keystone-SDA/jc
Similar shows of solidarity have also been taking place this week at 9pm.
“Thanks to the ambulance drivers, the hospital laundry workers, the nurses, the doctors in intensive care,” government spokesman André Simonazzi tweeted on Friday. “The Federal Council thanks everyone in the health sector for their tireless efforts.” Thanks were also extended to all those working in transport, logistics and the food sector.
More
More
Clapping for solidarity
This content was published on
People shared their videos from all over Switzerland through social media.
Meanwhile, two Swiss NGOs said they were giving roses that had been intended for fundraising to hospitals, retirement homes and old people’s homes.
Bread for AllExternal link and the Swiss Catholic Lenten FundExternal link said the alternative action to the traditional Lent sale of fair trade roses, cancelled because of coronavirus, is intended to thank the nursing staff for their commitment in this crisis situation.
More
More
EU to deliver masks and protective gear to Switzerland
This content was published on
There has been a breakthrough which should enable delivery of more masks and protective equipment to Switzerland, says minister.
Should Switzerland take measures to support its struggling industries?
Industrial policies are back in fashion, not only in the United States but also in the EU. Should Switzerland, where various industries are struggling, draw inspiration from such policies?
As a Swiss Abroad, how do you feel about the emergence of more conservative family policies in some US states?
In recent years several US states have adopted more conservative policies on family issues, abortion and education. As a Swiss citizen living there, how do you view this development?
This content was published on
A committee of Switzerland’s House of Representatives has found the people’s initiative to limit fireworks too extreme, but has suggested a counter-proposal.
UN investigators report evidence of crimes in Syria and call for national dialogue
This content was published on
UN investigators in Geneva report ample evidence of crimes in Syria and urge the regime to follow through on its promise of a national dialogue.
Swiss Trade Union warns EU deal could threaten wages
This content was published on
The Swiss Trade Union Federation warns that the new bilateral agreement between Switzerland and the EU could threaten wage protection and public services.
Credit Suisse fines from Mozambique scandal to fund victims’ compensation
This content was published on
The fines imposed on Credit Suisse for the Mozambique scandal will be allocated to a fund for the victims, amounting to $105.5 million.
‘Confederation is a subsidy machine’: Swiss finance minister
This content was published on
The Swiss government is a machine for distributing subsidies to various actors in the country, says finance minister Karin Keller-Sutter.
Lack of funds ends third bid to salvage Säntis ship from Swiss lake
This content was published on
A third attempt to salvage the steamship Säntis, lying at the bottom of Lake Constance in Switzerland since 1933, has failed before it has even begun.
Nestlé Waters on trial in France over illegal waste dumps
This content was published on
Bottled water producer Nestlé Waters to stand trial, accused of illegally dumping waste and maintaining unauthorised dumps.
This content was published on
Who can still enter the country? Who is being turned away? What do you do if you have a flight booked to Switzerland next week? An overview.
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.