We’re taking more days off work sick than ever before. The latest figures show last year the average worker took 9.3 days off.
Pre-pandemic, the average was around 6.5.
The numbers from the Federal Statistics Office show we’re around 34% sicker. But there’s no explanation as to why.
Press reports comment it may be a post-covid affect. More people are aware of infecting others and there was a rise in classic flu symptoms after lockdowns.
Geneva/Lausanne rail link under pressure
The rail link between Geneva and Lausanne is reaching breaking point.
Prison population climbs
The prison population has reached its highest level since records began, according to new figures released by the Federal Statistics Office.
Tax breaks for EVs under pressure
Electric vehicle tax breaks are coming under pressure across Switzerland as more drivers switch away from petrol and diesel cars.
Health insurance premiums will rise next year, but not as much
A slight slowdown is in sight for health insurance premiums.
Hundreds of kilos of asparagus stolen
A major asparagus theft has shocked farmers in canton Fribourg.
Broad coalition forms against 10 million vote
Cantons, cities and municipalities are uniting against the Swiss People’s Party’s “No 10 Million Switzerland” initiative ahead of next month’s vote.
