Swiss perspectives in 10 languages

Protesters march against Covid restrictions in Switzerland

march
The demonstration was organised by the association "Silent Protest", which opposes the measures taken by the authorities against the spread of the coronavirus Keystone / Urs Flueeler

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the town of Wohlen near Zurich on Saturday to protest against anti-coronavirus measures put in place by Swiss authorities.

Between 1,500 to 2,000 people participated in a march that was authorised by the regional police under the condition that participants wear face masks. However, only around half complied as demonstrators moved in columns of two towards a specific location to assemble and listen to speakers.

The demonstration was organised by the association “Silent Protest”, which opposes the measures taken by the authorities against the spread of the coronavirus. Two weeks ago, the association had called for a demonstration in the town of Zug that was attended by 800 people. 

Switzerland has been under a partial lockdown since January 18 with closure of non-essential shops and mandatory teleworking. A month later, the government proposed reopening of shops, museums and zoos on March 1, while restaurants, theatres and leisure facilities will have to wait at least until April 1.
 

Most Read
Swiss Abroad

Most Discussed

News

No Swiss bank in phase with environmental objectives

More

Swiss banks failing environment, says WWF

This content was published on None of the 15 major Swiss retail banks is meeting international climate and biodiversity targets, according to a ranking by WWF Switzerland.

Read more: Swiss banks failing environment, says WWF
UNRWA provides emergency assistance to just over one million Palestine refugees, or about 75 per cent of all Palestine refugees in Gaza, who lack the financial means to cover their basic food.

More

Lazzarini: no alternative to UNRWA in Gaza

This content was published on The only alternative to the UN Palestinian agency’s work in Gaza is to allow Israel to run services there, Philippe Lazzarini, UNRWA Commissioner-General, told reporters in Geneva on Monday.

Read more: Lazzarini: no alternative to UNRWA in Gaza

In compliance with the JTI standards

More: SWI swissinfo.ch certified by the Journalism Trust Initiative

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.

SWI swissinfo.ch - a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR

SWI swissinfo.ch - a branch of Swiss Broadcasting Corporation SRG SSR