Cluster: Swiss Identity

The right to privacy, except during wartime

Eyes peering through the slot of a letterbox.

This content was published on Apr 12, 2026 During times of political unrest – especially during the two world wars – state censors monitored private as well as military correspondence. They made no attempt to hide their actions.

Opinion

Moving abroad

At what point does someone belong in Switzerland?

This content was published on Apr 9, 2026 The initiative to cap the Swiss population at 10 million is not just about how much growth a country can absorb – it also raises the question of who gets to count as being fully part.

More women than ever before at the Patrouille des Glaciers

Culture

Record number of women to compete at Patrouille des Glaciers ski race

This content was published on Apr 8, 2026 This year’s event features 1,376 teams, with around 5,500 ski mountaineers taking part.

Zurich hotline for victims of violence is "actively used"

Demographics

Domestic violence hotline in Zurich sees strong demand

This content was published on Apr 8, 2026 Zurich’s hotline for victims of violence is being “well used”, according to the Cantonal Justice Director Jacqueline Fehr. Demand is high at night.

Around 3000 gender entries changed since simplified procedure

Demographics

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

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.

Cluster: Swiss Identity

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