Switzerland 2022 in 13 photos
Our look back at the year in Switzerland features everyday photos of a nation that, despite its reputation, can also be uninhibited and cheerful.
Robust budget: Swiss Finance Minister Ueli Maurer has resigned. Parliament pays tribute to his work.
Cold but colourful: The Christmas swim “Coupe de Noël” attracts more than 4,000 men and women every year. With a water temperature of about 8 degrees Celsius and air temperatures around 0 degrees, they swim in Lake Geneva..
Consumer fun : Opening day of the Autumn Fair in Basel.
A hint of glamour: Actress Diane Kruger arrives at the Zurich Film Festival to present her film “Marlowe”.
Gesture of solidarity: An art installation for Flag Day. Ukrainian women photograph themselves in front of a screen.
Young and active: Scouts celebrate Swiss National Day. Some 30,000 scouts spend part of their summer break at the national camp in Valais.
Picture-perfect prosperity: Summer weather on Lake Zurich.
Sexual criminal law: “Only yes means yes”. This demand preoccupied Swiss politics. A petition was launched in May, and in December, parliament discussed it.
Ambition and endurance: The Patrouille des Glaciers is a tough race. Sporty ski tourers conquer 57.5 kilometres with a climb of 4,386 metres.
Global Switzerland: Europaallee in Zurich serving as a filmset for a Swiss series called “Neumatt”. This is listed in 190 countries and available in 30 languages.
Praying and singing: A few weeks after the Russian attack on Ukraine, 10,000 candles burn for peace in Bern.
Singing and dancing: A carnival party after two years of the Covid pandemic.
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