Hydropower
Swiss Alps proposed as powerhouse of Europe
Many European countries are turning away from atomic power to focus on renewable energies. Switzerland’s water reservoirs could make up for future gaps in supply. [...]
Mirror of society
We are people who matter
Around the turn of the 19th and 20th century, group photos were a popular way for people to make a record of themselves and their world. They reflected the self-confidence of the rising middle class, and the way they saw themselves. [...]
Switzerland v EU
System of bilateral accords hits roadblock
The system of bilateral accords governing relations between Switzerland and the European Union seems to have reached the limit of its possibilities, but Bern and Brussels are far from being on same page about how to resolve the impasse. [...]
Fake quake
Preparing for a seismic disaster
Swiss disaster response teams have rehearsed for a scenario in which a major earthquake hits northwestern Switzerland, leaving up to 6,000 people dead, 30,000 missing and over 60,000 injured. [...]
Not just for the elderly
Politics remain on young adults’ agenda
Despite a marked disinterest in popular votes, Swiss youth do not lack imagination when it comes to getting involved in a political cause. But even when boosted by the internet, activism is often doomed to a fleeting existence. [...]
Superstar artists
Koons and Hirst lose value despite major shows
Attention from major art institutions usually increases an artist’s value, but simultaneous shows of Jeff Koons in Basel and Damien Hirst in London are having the opposite effect. Alarmists believe a subprime crisis is in the making. [...]
Medicine for the menagerie
The doctor will see you now
Bern's veterinary hospital doesn't just treat sick cats and dogs. It also has a section for wild animals, where wolves, lynx and their prey come for treatment. [...]
Growing threat
Authorities brace for fight against mafia
The ’Ndrangheta, a criminal organisation based in Calabria, are at the top of the Swiss judicial authorities list of major concerns. Several experts believe Switzerland is unprepared for the battle against the Italian mafia. [...]
