There will be a minute’s silence at midday on Friday to commemorate the 10,000 people who have died from coronavirus.
The president, Guy Parmelin made the announcement yesterday. Church bells will also ring throughout the country.
Parmelin adds that we should also think of those who are sick and those who maybe suffering longer term effects of the virus.
Friday will mark a year since the first death of the coronavirus in Switzerland.
Zelensky says he should meet Putin in Geneva
Ukrainian president Volodmyr Zelensky says the only way to end the war in his country is for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin to meet him directly - and he’s suggesting Putin should travel to Geneva. The current peace talks underway in Geneva are faltering.
Top level talks in Geneva
The Ukrainian negotiations are not the only high level talks underway in Geneva.
Russia propaganda attempts to sway SRG SSR vote
The Russian propaganda TV channel, Russia Today, has weighed in on the debate if the fee paid to the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation should be cut to CHF 200.
Snow triggers panic buying in Valais
Heavy snowfall and a high avalanche risk have brought parts of Valais to a standstill.
Fears of new night flights from Geneva
Debate is flaring ahead of the revision of the Federal Aviation Act.
Switzerland could buy European version of Patriot missiles
Switzerland was planning to buy Patriot missiles from the United States - but with relations with the US under scrutiny and the fuss of the purchase of US made fighter jets - the Confederation may opt for a new European model.
