Why children should be seen and heard
Children's views need to be taken seriously and their voices heard, Unicef Switzerland has said.
A report issued by the organisation on the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child on Friday, says that there are still gaps in the protection of Swiss children, even though the convention was ratified by Switzerland in 1997. ...»
November 19, 2009 - 8:32 AM
University sit-ins spread throughout Switzerland
Hundreds of students have occupied the biggest lecture hall at Bern University, preventing more than 1,000 other students from attending lectures. ... »
November 18, 2009 - 5:05 PM
Minaret challengers gain ground ahead of ballot
A proposal to ban the construction of minarets appears to be winning support, but is still some way short of a majority, according to the latest opinion poll. ... »
November 12, 2009 - 4:23 PM
Oldest minaret is part of the Zurich scenery
Switzerland's first minaret raises no eyebrows in the exclusive Zurich area of Balgrist where it stands – unlike the initiative to ban minaret construction. ... »
November 16, 2009 - 1:53 PM
Concern raised over citizenship "obstacle"
A move by Bern to become the first Swiss canton to make citizenship courses compulsory for naturalisation applicants has come under fire from a migration watchdog. ... »
November 14, 2009 - 6:39 PM
"King of oil" discloses his "secret lives"
Commodity trader Marc Rich admits he's been painted as a "devil", but a new book by a Swiss journalist describes the billionaire as neither saint nor sinner. ... »
November 14, 2009 - 2:22 PM
Strong views aired at minaret podium event
By all accounts most citizens have made up their minds ahead of a ballot at the end of the month on a proposed ban on minaret construction in Switzerland. ... »
November 16, 2009 - 2:02 PM
Google faces court action over Street View
Internet giant Google is facing legal action in Switzerland over its failure to meet demands for better privacy protection in its Street View service. ... »
November 12, 2009 - 9:45 PM
Toy targets taboo
A fluffy toy dog is set to bring home an important message to the Swiss public this month: alcohol dependency shouldn't be a taboo subject, and help is available. ... »
November 10, 2009 - 1:51 PM
Is frog delicacy on its last legs?
Killing a frog to eat only its thighs is as absurd as butchering an elephant for its ivory, claims a Swiss animal rights organisation. ... »
November 6, 2009 - 8:18 AM
Italian crucifix case reignites old issue
A European Court of Human Rights judgement against the display of crucifixes in Italian classrooms has stirred up debate over the issue in Switzerland. ... »
November 5, 2009 - 9:12 PM
Clinton backs disabled work integration scheme
Former United States President Bill Clinton has thrown his weight behind a pioneering programme to integrate more disabled people into the Swiss workforce. ... »
November 5, 2009 - 1:30 PM
Cinephiles refocus debate on Polanski's œuvre
Swiss cinema fans and industry professionals have paid homage to Roman Polanski at a special evening organised by the Swiss Film Archive in Lausanne. ... »
November 4, 2009 - 4:15 PM
A woman of words and light
American star artist Jenny Holzer is known for her ability to combine spectacular LED installations and text projections with unsettling messages. ... »
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