[ad_1]
Allow demonstrations under distance rules or not?
At the moment, it’s the last weekend alone at home. While stores and restaurants will reopen on Monday, the protests are still prohibited. Is this a disproportionate invasion of freedom of assembly, especially since demonstrations would also be possible under the given distance rules? Yes, says a constitutional lawyer and asks for a concept of protection for protests.
Border region politicians want end-of-entry restrictions
Politicians from the German-French border region and Switzerland spoke on the occasion of Europe Day for a “rapid reopening of the borders”. “The coronavirus crisis is a test for Europe. The epidemic revived the national reflections that led to the closure of the borders, “said a contribution by guests from the Alsatian department president, Haut-Rhin, Brigitte Klinkert, CDU MEP Andreas Schwab from Baden-Württemberg and the president of Basel, Elisabeth. Ackermann in the newspaper “Dernières Nouvelles d’Alsace”. In view of the Covid 19 pandemic, Europe has also shown “extraordinary urges of solidarity”, for example, in the admission of patients.
Giant snake to eat in Geneva
As was the case last weekend, large numbers of people lined up to buy free food in Geneva. The Reuters news agency talks about more than 1,000 people and a queue of more than a kilometer.
Last Saturday there were photos of Geneva showing long lines before a food problem. Last Saturday, the University of Geneva and Doctors Without Borders surveyed people queuing for food. According to this survey, most people are paperless.
Demonstration also in Basel
Around 100 people gathered in the market square of the city of Basel on Saturday afternoon to draw attention to fundamental rights during the Corona crisis. Participants divided into small groups at the Basel market and kept the minimum distance.
The police did not intervene. Around 3:15 p.m., the meeting ended, according to a correspondent for the Keystone-SDA news agency.
The Faroe Islands declare themselves “crown free”
The Faroe Islands, which are part of the Danish kingdom, claim today that there are no more active cases. The total of 187 people infected with the coronavirus had recovered. There were no virus-related deaths in the archipelago in the North Atlantic.
The Prime Minister announced that the country could soon return to normal as much as possible. The soccer league should resume operations on Saturday.
The first corona infection in the archipelago was confirmed on March 3, the last on April 22. Since February, 8,403 of the approximately 50,000 inhabitants on the 18 largest islands had been screened for the virus.
Also demonstration in Zurich
On Saturday afternoon, more than a hundred people gathered at Sechseläutenplatz in the city of Zurich and protested against the closure. The police deployed with several patrol cars. A corresponding operation is underway at the Sechseläutenplatz near Bellevue, a Zurich city police spokesman said at the request of the Keystone-SDA news agency. Accumulations of more than five people are currently not allowed under Federal Council Covid Ordinance 19.
It is estimated that between one hundred and two hundred people gathered at Sechseläutenplatz. Among other things, they called for the emergency measures to be lifted. Similar meetings have already taken place in St. Gallen and Bern.
Keystone
14 days quarantine upon entering the UK
In the UK, the government wants people from all states to be quarantined for 14 days after arrival. The British airlines association confirmed the BBC media reports. Only Ireland should be exempt from the obligation. It is not yet clear how long and when the new entry regulations should apply, according to the association. Represents airlines such as British Airways and Easy Jet.
The UK government has announced that it will release details tomorrow Sunday. Airlines fear that the application of such a rule will be devastating to passenger numbers and the UK economy.
Keystone
Demonstrations against crown restrictions.
Opponents of the Crown’s restrictions have rallied in several Swiss cities. At least 100 people demonstrated in Bern. Police are on-site with a large contingent and asked the crowd with speakers to disband. The police have not yet resolved the concentration.
In St. Gallen, the police broke up a demonstration with about 80 people in the morning. These have violated the Covid 19 regulation, which prohibits meetings and provides for a distance of two meters, police said. Protesters would have to wait for a complaint.
SRF
The head of the UN development program sees many countries going backwards for years
The crown pandemic means that many countries would lose their progress in development. This was said by the head of the UN development program in an interview with “Deutschlandfunk”. States could be delayed for years, if not decades. The pandemic shows that investments in education, social security systems, and competent governments have been worthwhile to master such crises.
The world community had to think about how it would prepare the United Nations for challenges like pandemics in the future. The leadership of the United Nations Development Program is the third highest office within the United Nations.
Great military parade in Belarus
Despite the crown pandemic, the former Soviet Republic was the only country in the world to hold a major military parade on the 75th anniversary of the “victory over fascism”. Veterans and their families decorated with World War II medals also sat on a festively decorated grandstand. Few wore mouth guards. Thousands of spectators, including children and the elderly, watched the parade from the side of the road. Massive holiday events are planned across the country, despite warnings from the World Health Organization (WHO) that the virus will spread.
May 9 is the most important holiday in Belarus, as well as in neighboring Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin postponed the largest military parade in his country due to the threat of the virus. Moscow had criticized the Minsk parade as unreasonable these days.
In general, life in the country basically continues as usual. Authoritarian President Lukashenko has repeatedly described restrictions in other countries as scaremongers.
Battle for the few pre-programmed badi locations
It is still not sure if they are allowed to open at all. But many outdoor pools hope to open on June 8. The Federal Council decides at the end of May. This would hardly be possible without a concept of protection. The Association of Indoor and Outdoor Pools has developed proposals for this. And here it is clear: not even half of the people who are in Badi will be able to visit them.
At the same time, more than half of people in Switzerland are planning to spend the summer here, as a study commissioned by the SRG on Thursday showed. The battle for the few badi places is likely to be a big one.
Bern cantonal police want to avoid concentration at Bundesplatz
The Bern cantonal police want to prevent further protests by prison opponents at the Bundesplatz. On Saturday afternoon, he already made arrangements at the Bundeshaus to avoid gathering people. Police said on Twitter.
A week ago, at least 100 people had gathered at the Bundesplatz to demonstrate against the restrictions caused by the crown pandemic. They joined the vigil of an activist who also wants to protest against “restrictions on civil rights” this Saturday.
Bern police, however, do not even allow “demonstrations” in which someone is holding a sign. Security director Reto Nause de Stadtbern again defended this approach on Saturday. It refers to the “absolute” ban on assembly in the Federal Council emergency ordinance. If someone has a banner with them, they quickly attract more people, Nause said. The security director harshly criticized protesters at the Bundesplatz. Their behavior encourages the spread of the virus and hinders the much-needed rebirth of the economy.
Gym before opening
After a week off in Corona, the gyms are opening their doors again on Monday. Visitor protection is the top priority, operators say. But how are fitness centers preparing for the new “normal”?
Protests in Slovenia
In the Slovenian capital Ljubljana, more than 5,000 people took to the streets last night. They protested against the restriction of civil rights as a result of the crown pandemic. By bicycle they went to the parliament and expressed their protest with bells and bells. Small protests also took place in other cities, as reported by the state news agency.
Slovenia has had exit restrictions since March due to the crown pandemic, which has recently been gradually eased. The ban on meetings and demonstrations also applies. The protest was also directed against the alleged corruption in the environment of the right-wing prime minister, Janez Jansa.
Keystone
Home Office and Surveillance: SRF Digital Provides Answers
In the home office, the strict boss is as far away as the curious gaze of colleagues in the office. The temptation is great to visit a website on the office PC or write an email that has nothing to do with work. Many do so with a guilty conscience and the questions in mind: Does my employer see what I am doing? Can you keep an eye on me at the home office? SRF Digital provides answers to these questions.
BAG reports 44 new crown cases
The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) reports the latest figures for corona infection: the number of confirmed new cases remains low. So far, 30,251 people have tested positive for the new coronavirus, 44 more than the day before. The death toll is 1532 people.
FDP party president Gössi makes a lease proposal for companies
More than 60 billion Swiss francs in aid of the crown for the economy: this week, Parliament said yes in an extraordinary session.
However, one question was left unanswered: that of corporate leases. Parliament postponed the decision until the summer. FDP party president Petra Gössi wants to present a new proposal next week, as she said on Radio SRF’s “Saturday show”. Tenants are affected differently, Gössi said. Therefore, owners must also meet with them individually.
A moment to smile
In reality, the leader of the Green Group Balthasar Glättli wants to speak in the “arena” about the failure of the CVP in the crown crisis, but it is difficult for viewers to focus on the subject. Her daughter steals the show, enters the scene, and is taken out of the room shortly thereafter by SP’s wife and national councilor Min Li Marti.
Higher youth unemployment due to Corona
Due to the crown crisis, youth unemployment is likely to rise extremely in the summer, that’s what education economist Stefan Wolter expects. Compared to the controversy surrounding final exams in vocational schools or high schools, the employment situation of dropouts and apprentices is becoming a real challenge.
“We will experience an extremely sharp increase in youth unemployment in the summer,” Wolter explained in an interview with “Tages-Anzeiger” and “The Bund” on Saturday. Research shows that those entering the labor market in recession have suffered disadvantages for up to ten years, in the form of lower wages or unemployment. According to Wolter, this also applies to academics.
The ETH teacher is skeptical about relaxation.
Starting May 11, the federal government will further loosen the crown’s measures. Tanja Stadler, professor at the ETH Biosystems Department, is skeptical about these facilities.
It may happen that there are many new infections again, said the professor. “And the problem is, we don’t see them on May 11 or May 12.”
If a person is infected on May 11, this infection will only be seen from May 21, because the person will only then be confirmed as positive. “Only then is the case statistically recorded. Before May 21 we don’t see if something goes wrong and we can’t intervene. But only a few days later,” Stadler continues.
