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It feels like forever, but full Swiss lockdown has actually only been going on for less than two months. And while we’ve all adapted to new ways of living and working (and eating and drinking and exercising and socialising), the Swiss Government’s latest announcement about easing lockdown was a relief to hear. Following on from an initial easing of measures announced in mid-April, the Federal Council announced on April 29 that from May 11, shops, restaurants markets, museums, libraries and some schools in the country will be allowed to reopen, alongside an increased public transport schedule. Read the announcement in full here. Firstly and most importantly, it signals that the spread of coronavirus has slowed down. There’s still a long way to go, of course, and stringent safety precautions remain in place throughout Switzerland, but it’s an encouraging sign. Secondly, it means that parts of normal life are starting to resume. Bit by bit, people are being given increased freedom to leave home for more than just essential duties. Soon, we’ll even be going out purely for the purposes of – whisper it – fun. Which got us thinking about some of the things we can’t wait to do when we’re in the outside world proper once again. Here are a few things on our itinerary that we’ve been daydreaming about. Get a proper coffee Photo: Cafe 8Home-brewed coffee is all well and good, and we’ve all spent more time and money on selecting the perfect bag of beans than we should have (to fuel a new

We recently announced to you, dear readers, that Time Out Switzerland is temporarily changing to Time In Switzerland, to reflect the fact that people are getting their cultural fix online and in their own homes at the moment. In particular, music is proving to be a great source of comfort in these uncertain times, so we’ve picked some of our favourite live streams, DJ sets and other performances being released at the moment by Swiss artists, venues and festivals, plus a few sounds from further afield. KashemeNever have this Zurich club’s ‘Livingroom’ sessions seemed more appropriate. Kasheme always has a great selection of DJ sets available through its online channels, but now they’ve cranked things up a notch and are offering even more live streams through their website, beamed in directly from the venue’s cosy living room space. Expect anything from funk to Afrobeat to house to disco, courtesy of some superb DJs. Find their schedule at the Kasheme Facebook page.  Ibiza Sonica RadioKasheme fans should also make sure to investigate Ibiza Sonica Radio. Broadcast live from the White Isle, the team are big fans of Kasheme and often stream the club’s sets online, as well as their own programme, encompassing laid-back house Balearic beats and much more. In light of the current increased appetite for online music, Ibiza Sonica have also just started their Home Music Delivery Service, featuring DJs such as Valentin Huedo and Jimpster streaming sets from their own homes, all availabl