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The Roman Museum in Avenches in western Switzerland is hosting the exhibition “Helvetes Migrants”, a project by photographer Yves André on the failed migration of the Helvetii tribes in 58 BC.
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This is the astonishing story of the “January slump” – from its beginnings in the Swiss Alps to the post-Christmas blues.
Swiss defence minister highlights media’s role in combating disinformation
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False information is spreading rapidly. For Defence Minister Martin Pfister, free and trustworthy media are essential to counter foreign propaganda and disinformation.
Swiss Alpine solar farms show promise – and limits
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Switzerland is developing large solar farms in the Alps to increase renewable power, especially in winter. But their overall success so far seems mixed. An analysis.
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Aperitifs are more central to political life in French-speaking Switzerland than in the German-speaking regions, reflecting cultural differences.
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Of the 40 people who died in the Le Constellation bar fire in Crans-Montana, half were minors with the youngest being 14 years old.
How Switzerland became known as the land of chocolate
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Swiss chocolate is part of the country’s identity. But its global success owes as much to clever marketing as to taste and quality.
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Switzerland is producing too much milk – and it is too expensive. The industry is responding by cutting milk prices. What this means, and how farmers are reacting.
Swiss town of Moutier celebrates historic move from Bern to Jura
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At the stroke of midnight on Wednesday, the Swiss town of Moutier and its 7,300 inhabitants officially switched from canton Bern to canton Jura in northwestern Switzerland.
When retired doctors offer their expertise, free of charge
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Once a month in Lugano, patients can seek medical advice free of charge thanks to the “Café Med” initiative run by retired doctors.
Junk food on trial in the United States – could it happen in Switzerland?
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San Francisco has filed a lawsuit against multinational food companies, accusing them of contributing to rising rates of obesity, diabetes and cancer via ultra-processed foods and misleading marketing.
Swiss-made candles thrive as imports dominate shelves
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In a Swiss market dominated by imports, candle-making entrepreneurs in French-speaking Switzerland are carving out a niche.
Explainer: Swiss court admits Indonesia islanders climate case against Holcim
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A Swiss court has decided to admit a legal complaint against Swiss cement maker Holcim which alleges the company is doing too little to cut carbon emissions.
