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Anti-Semitism in Switzerland: ‘You’re insulted but you’re not supposed to feel it’

Zurich-based author Thomas Meyer is among those who openly address anti-Semitism in Switzerland.

This content was published on Aug 27, 2025 Many Swiss Jews do not want to talk publicly about anti-Semitism for fear of insults, threats or attacks. Others are now breaking their silence.

A baby yawns into its hand. It is wrapped in a teal blanket with a blue knitted hat on its head with a white flower and red trim. An adult’s arm can be seen cradling the child and another adult’s hand is touching its head.

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How Switzerland deals with potentially problematic first names

This content was published on Aug 17, 2025 In Germany, a newborn is to be given the name Yahya Sinwar – like the former Hamas leader. Would this be possible in Switzerland?

It is no longer possible to drink a Coca-Cola in Swiss Federal Railways's restaurant carriages. The sweet American drink has been withdrawn from the range and replaced by its Swiss competitor Vivi Kola.

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Swiss Railways Drops Coca-Cola in Favour of Local Vivi Kola

This content was published on Jun 16, 2025 The Swiss Federal Railways no longer sells Coca-Cola on trains, in favour of Swiss competitor Vivi Kola.

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Swiss food labels must declare animal suffering from July

This content was published on Jun 4, 2025 From July 1, food labels in Switzerland will have to disclose whether products of animal origin involve painful practices. The Swiss federal government has approved a series of ordinances requiring the labelling of meat, eggs and foie gras.

Vera Weber: A life between animal welfare and hotel glamour

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Vera Weber: hotelier by day, activist by conviction

This content was published on May 21, 2025 The daughter of renowned environmentalists Franz and Judith Weber now heads an influential foundation – and runs a historic hotel.

A passenger train en route between Basel and Zurich in Gipf-Oberfrick, Switzerland, photographed on June 23, 2017. (KEYSTONE/Gaetan Bally)

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Swiss railways test low-growing plant mix to replace herbicides

This content was published on May 19, 2025 To reduce herbicide used along railway tracks, the Swiss Federal Railways commissioned low-growing plant mixtures. After five years of trials, the method is now considered viable.

The overall proportion of births by caesarean section has been gradually increasing since 2019, reaching 34% in 2023.

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Switzerland sees fewer weekend births as planned deliveries rise

This content was published on May 16, 2025 In Swiss hospitals in 2023, 16% of babies were born on Fridays, compared to just 11% on Sundays.

Those responsible are convinced that the promotion of gender medicine brings medical benefits.

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University of Zurich’s first gender medicine professor sparks interest

This content was published on May 15, 2025 The new academic role has faced some hurdles in its first year, but overall the university and the professor herself are happy with progress.

Payment platform RaiseNow under fire for rejecting Swiss People’s Party

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RaiseNow fundraising platform under fire for rejecting Swiss People’s Party

This content was published on May 14, 2025 Last year's decision by RaiseNow, a Swiss online fundraising and payment platform, to refuse to offer payment solutions to the right-wing Swiss People’s Party continue to stir controversy.

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St Gallen weighs playground smoking ban to protect children

This content was published on May 13, 2025 The city of Chur in southeastern Switzerland has led the way in smoke-free playgrounds; now a similar initiative is gaining ground in St Gallen in the east of the country.

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