Stefan Bohrer named Swiss press photographer of the year
Stefan Bohrer has been chosen as Swiss press photographer of the year by the Reinhardt von Graffenried Foundation, which every year picks the best press photos and photographer.
This content was published on
1 minute
Daniel Rihs, swissinfo.ch
Basel-based BohrerExternal link, 34, also won in the “news” category for his image of a large fire in Basel harbour.
“The picture is also a visual quote of a modern-day press photography classic,” said jury member Koni NordmannExternal link, who compared it to the shot by Magnum photographer Thomas Hoepker of a group of young peopleExternal link in Brooklyn who nonchalantly chatted while the Twin Towers burnt in the background.
Bohrer is a freelance photographer and picture editor. He studied press photography at the MAZExternal link school of journalism in Lucerne and likes going on reportage. He is currently accompanying, for animal welfare organisation Vier PfotenExternal link (four paws), an ill and neglected bear from Albania which is being cared for in Switzerland.
Swiss football boss wants crackdown on individual hooligans
This content was published on
The head of the Swiss Football League says he prefers a harsher approach to individual hooligans rather than collective punishment measures affecting all fans.
Amherd: Council of Europe is ‘as urgently needed as ever’
This content was published on
The Swiss government emphasised on Sunday the vital role of the Strasbourg-based Council of Europe, 75 years after it was founded.
Swiss minister: Italy will back Switzerland in EU talks
This content was published on
Bern can count on the backing of Italy as it re-enters talks with the European Union on future relations, Viola Amherd says.
Student protestors at University of Lausanne continue pro-Palestine sit-in
This content was published on
Since Thursday, a hall on campus has been occupied by students calling for a boycott of Israeli academic institutions and a ceasefire in Gaza.
This content was published on
Swiss public broadcasters RTS and SRF are drastically reducing their communications via the social network X (formerly Twitter).
Israel: president of Swiss universities rejects academic boycott
This content was published on
Luciana Vaccaro, president of Swissuniversities, the umbrella group of Swiss universities, is not in favour of an academic boycott of Israeli universities.
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.
Read more
More
How does press photography stay relevant?
This content was published on
In a world flooded with images, Swiss photographer Michael von Graffenried still believes the work of professionals is indispensable.
You can find an overview of ongoing debates with our journalists here . Please join us!
If you want to start a conversation about a topic raised in this article or want to report factual errors, email us at english@swissinfo.ch.