More The world’s first space ‘garbage truck’ will be Swiss The world’s first space ‘garbage truck’ will be Swiss This content was published on Dec 5, 2020 Dec 5, 2020 It is the first time the European Space Agency (ESA) has allocated such a large sum (€86 million) to a start-up.
More Switzerland riles Alpine neighbours by keeping its ski resorts open This content was published on Dec 5, 2020 Dec 5, 2020 Wealthy nation refuses to follow EU and close its pistes to stop spread of coronavirus.
More Is the climate crisis a threat to human rights? This content was published on Dec 4, 2020 Dec 4, 2020 The prosecution of the Swiss government at the European Court of Human Rights by a climate association could set a European precedent.
More Coronavirus: the situation in Switzerland This content was published on Dec 5, 2020 Dec 5, 2020 The number of new Covid-19 cases topped 10,000 in November. The spread of the virus has since slowed but the situation is "very worrying".
More Fight for marriage equality in Switzerland continues This content was published on Dec 4, 2020 Dec 4, 2020 After years of criticism for its lack of progress on LGBTIQ issues, the Alpine country is paving the way for the legalisation of same-sex marriage.
Stakes rising: the business of creating cryptocurrencies This content was published on Dec 4, 2020 Dec 4, 2020 Creating new cryptocurrencies on blockhains has turned into a lucrative, but risky, new business line.
More Vocational baccalaureate system struggles to grow This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 The number of young people taking a qualification that allows you to study after an apprenticeship is stagnating.
Join the discussion Swiss abroad Isabelle Bannerman What are your thoughts on the effects of the coronavirus pandemic on our mental health? The coronavirus pandemic is affecting our day-to-day lives in many ways - whether you live in Switzerland or as a Swiss citizen abroad. One thing...
More Swiss central bank trials new type of digital currency This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 The Swiss central bank completes trials of a digital currency for securities trading. But what of the Swiss trading platform that wants to use it?
More Swiss cinemas left breathless by Godard’s 90th birthday This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 Cinemas across Switzerland are busy planning retrospectives for the 90th birthday on Thursday of Franco-Swiss filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard.
More UBS chairman backs London to remain Europe’s top financial centre This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 UBS chairman Axel Weber said Brexit would not threaten London’s position as Europe’s dominant financial centre.
More ‘Parliaments project a distorted image of people and their problems’ This content was published on Dec 2, 2020 Dec 2, 2020 Would democratic decisions really be better if citizens replaced or supplemented elected politicans?
More The generational digital divide climbs to age 80 This content was published on Dec 2, 2020 Dec 2, 2020 Internet use among pensioners in Switzerland has almost doubled over the past decade and allowed many to stay in touch during the pandemic.
Who has the right to judge multinational companies? This content was published on Dec 3, 2020 Dec 3, 2020 Our analysis of what the biggest global companies in Switzerland are up to. This week: multinationals in the courts.
Old houses tell Switzerland's story This content was published on Nov 17, 2018 Nov 17, 2018 Historically, rural Swiss dwellings displayed a diversity of styles, depending on the local geography and building materials available. A look at...
Rebel chic: a Swiss view of a post-war generation This content was published on Nov 14, 2018 Nov 14, 2018 In the late 1950s photographer Karlheinz Weinberger focused his camera on Switzerland’s postwar generation of misfits and young rebels.
Gory glory! In the ring with Switzerland’s boxing champs This content was published on Jul 15, 2017 Jul 15, 2017 In the early years of the 20th century, boxing was booming in Paris. On the front line was the Swiss former world champion Frank Erne.
Annemarie Schwarzenbach: on desolate roads heading east This content was published on Nov 24, 2017 Nov 24, 2017 Shortly before the outbreak of the Second World War, the Swiss author and photographer Annemarie Schwarzenbach travelled to the Middle East.
More Bally keeps in step with the times This content was published on Oct 12, 2019 Oct 12, 2019 A region in northern Switzerland lived and worked in harmony with the Bally shoe factory. The rest as they say is history.
More Swiss drones to the rescue! Swiss drones to the rescue! This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020 Researchers and mountain rescuers in Switzerland are making huge progress in the field of autonomous drones.
Bruno Barbey: photography as an universal language This content was published on Nov 28, 2020 Nov 28, 2020 Morocco-born Bruno Barbey, the globe-covering photographer who died earlier this month, learnt his trade at art college in Vevey, Switzerland.
More Crematoriums reaching their limit This content was published on Nov 27, 2020 Nov 27, 2020 The numbers of Covid-19 infections and hospitalisations in Switzerland are high but stabilising. While there's hardly any corona related deaths...
More Merkel calls for closure of ski resorts across EU This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 Nov 26, 2020 The German chancellor wants to prevent Covid-19 spreading but faces opposition from Austria. In Switzerland, many large ski areas are already opening.
More Life as an expat in Swiss cities: the good news and the bad news This content was published on Nov 26, 2020 Nov 26, 2020 From tip-top transport in Basel to housing headaches in Geneva, foreign residents share what they love and loathe about Swiss cities.
More New Kunsthaus Zurich poised to reclaim global limelight This content was published on Nov 25, 2020 Nov 25, 2020 The Kunsthaus Zurich is at an important crossroads: the extension is almost complete and the selection process is underway for a new director.
More Income in Switzerland: how much is saved, how much is spent? This content was published on Nov 24, 2020 Nov 24, 2020 Around one-third of gross income goes towards paying taxes, social security contributions, and obligatory health insurance.
More What remains of Swiss democracy after Covid-19 measures? This content was published on May 22, 2020 May 22, 2020 Parliament was cancelled. A referendum was postponed. The government ruled alone by emergency decree. Where does that leave direct democracy?
More Should we draw lots for fairer elections? This content was published on Jun 26, 2019 Jun 26, 2019 Two researchers from the University of Lausanne have been studying the notion of chance in politics.
More How to motivate young adults to participate in politics This content was published on Aug 10, 2018 Aug 10, 2018 Voter turnout among young adults is well below the population average. We discover the true political interests of young people.
More What is federalism? This content was published on Sep 7, 2018 Sep 7, 2018 In Switzerland, state power is spread over three levels: the federal government, the 26 cantons and the 2,222 municipalities.
More Making your voice heard in a democracy This content was published on Sep 8, 2017 Sep 8, 2017 How do people find their political fit and motivation, particularly migrants?
More Politics: the tough task of educating the Swiss This content was published on Feb 22, 2019 Feb 22, 2019 Is it a surprise that it can be a challenge to promote political education even in a country with a highly developed system of direct democracy?
More How to serve up an initiative that is hard to digest This content was published on May 25, 2018 May 25, 2018 Some Swiss votes can be very technical and the need for independent viewpoints is vital. But experts can be incomprehensible and not very neutral.
More Citizens’ Juries – providing a neutral recommendation on voting issues This content was published on Dec 21, 2018 Dec 21, 2018 Switzerland plans to test the use of a citizens’ jury whereby a few randomly selected citizens provide a balanced assessment of voting issues.
More How to implement successful people's initiatives This content was published on Oct 13, 2017 Oct 13, 2017 After the people vote in favour of an initiative, parliament gets to work. How do they make new decisions compatible with existing laws?
More When you cast your vote far from home This content was published on Aug 18, 2017 Aug 18, 2017 Why do the Swiss abroad vote differently from the Swiss at home? An expert takes a closer look at the political profile of the Swiss diaspora.
