On 22 April, the Federal Council decided to support promising start-ups with corona-related liquidity shortfall via the guarantee system. The federal government's start-up guarantee program is now ready to start! Applications can be submitted until 31 August 2020.
The Federal Council has decided to support start-ups during the Corona crisis. Together with the cantons, he is making guarantee credits available. In this way, Switzerland should remain at the forefront of innovative companies worldwide.
The Federal Council is maintaining the current installation limits for radiation exposure even during the expansion of the 5G network - in order to protect the population from non-ionizing radiation.
The International Democracy Forum 2020 in Bern is scheduled to take place in spring 2021. The "Global Forum on Modern Direct Democracy" is the largest world conference on issues of direct democratic popular rights. Up to 500 participants from more than 50 countries attend the conference each year.
A worldwide network of universities intends to advance climate research. One of the first signatories of this Climate Alliance, which was founded on 2 April 2020, is the University of Bern.
The big online retailers currently have long delivery times. Due to the proximity, the local dealers and shops can deliver quickly and you will receive your goods in a short time.
Thanks to stayhome.ch you can order directly from your local gastronomy or business. You help small and medium businesses around you.
Several hundred women demonstrated their concerns in Zurich. The event was not approved by the Police, but was tolerated, as a media spokesman told the Keystone-SDA news agency on Sunday.
The Federal Office of Housing announced the current reference interest rate, which is now at 1.25 percent. The consequence for tenants: They can expect lower rents.
If the landlord does not answer for the next two or three weeks, the tenant should apply for the reduction by registered letter.
As of today, Uber will drive in Bern - but only with licensed taxi drivers. If you want to be driven from A to B in Bern, you can now request a vehicle via Uber. The price is usually lower than that of regular taxis, says the US agent. The local taxi drivers are not impressed at all.