Cluster: Swiss Identity

Switzerland records 3,000 gender entry changes in civil register since 2022

Around 3000 gender entries changed since simplified procedure

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 In 2025, 574 people in Switzerland had their gender entry changed in the civil status register, provisional data shows. Such a change has been possible since 2022.

Population: the proportion of seniors exceeds that of young people in Switzerland

Demographics

In Switzerland, seniors now outnumber young people, new data shows

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 For the first time, those aged 65 or over outnumber people under 20 in Switzerland, provisional data released by the Federal Statistical Office shows.

Three quarters of Swiss use AI tools in their daily lives

Demographics

Three-quarters of Swiss use AI in everyday life: survey

This content was published on Apr 2, 2026 More than three-quarters of the Swiss adult population (76%) use AI tools in their daily lives, an increase compared to a year ago, a new Comparis survey shows.

Nick Cave, Sting, Moby, RAYE, Tyla and Deep Purple at Montreux Jazz

Culture

Nick Cave, Sting, Moby and more join 60th Montreux Jazz Festival

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Nick Cave, Sting, and Moby headline the Montreux Jazz Festival's 60th anniversary.

Rising rents are a heavy burden on many Swiss households

Housing

Rising rents are heavy burden on many Swiss households

This content was published on Mar 31, 2026 Nearly 40% of Swiss tenants spend over 30% of income on rent, raising risks of falling into poverty.

Fribourg: Iranian satire wins FIFF Grand Prix 2026

Culture

‘Divine Comedy’ by Iranian director Ali Asgari wins Swiss film prize

This content was published on Mar 29, 2026 The Fribourg International Film Festival (FIFF) has awarded its Grand Prix 2026 to the Iranian satire Divine Comedy. The 40th edition of the festival set a new attendance record.

Swiss Politics

Justice in sight for the Swiss convicted for helping the Resistance

This content was published on Mar 29, 2026 The Swiss parliament has taken steps to rehabilitate those convicted by Swiss courts for supporting the French and Italian Resistance during the Second World War.

"Heldin" by Petra Volpe is the best Swiss feature film of the year

Culture

‘Late Shift’ wins top Swiss film prize for 2026

This content was published on Mar 28, 2026 "Heldin (Late Shift)" by Swiss-Italian screenwriter and director Petra Volpe was chosen as the best feature of the year at the 2026 Swiss Film Awards in Zurich on Friday.

International Geneva

Human rights film festival mirrors uncertain future for International Geneva

This content was published on Mar 28, 2026 This year's Geneva’s International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights reflected a crisis at home –the defunding of the UN.

"Heritage", by Daniela Markovic. Born in Rambouillet, near Paris, to a family of Serbian origin, the artist has been based in Lausanne since 2010.

Culture

Lausanne’s new MAF museum puts women artists centre stage

This content was published on Mar 26, 2026 Switzerland’s first Musée Artistes Femmes (MAF) opened in Lausanne on March 4, a museum dedicated exclusively to showcasing works by women.

Cluster: Swiss Identity

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