Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss filmmaking duo follow Kurt Cobain’s afterlife to cheers in Rotterdam

"First Days" picks up where "Last Days", Gus van Sant's 2005 film, ends: the after-death.

This content was published on Feb 21, 2026 Kim Allamand and Michael Karrer created an experimental film that also seduces a general audience. It premiered at Rotterdam Film Festival.

Production of cigarettes at a factory in Switzerland

Prevention

Links between universities and tobacco industry a threat to Swiss research, NGO warns

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 An investigation by the Transparency and Truth initiative of the NGO OxySuisse reveals links between the tobacco industry and several Swiss universities.

The Swiss Grand Prize for Literature goes to Corinne Desarzens

Culture

Swiss Grand Prix for literature goes to Corinne Desarzens

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 French-Swiss writer and journalist Corinne Desarzens has been awarded the Grand Prix Suisse de littérature 2026, the Federal Office of Culture (FOC) announced on Thursday.

Ketamine consumption is on the rise in Switzerland

Health systems

Swiss wastewater analysis shows increase in ketamine, crack cocaine use

This content was published on Feb 19, 2026 More use of ketamine and crack cocaine, but slightly less of cannabis and crystal meth: these are the results of analyses of Swiss wastewater published on Thursday.

Demographics

Swiss social security funds end 2025 with a surplus

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Swiss social security funds post CHF50.6B surplus for 2025, but warn of future deficits.

ComCo expands investigation in Jura into agreements in the construction sector

Workplace

Investigation into price fixing expands to 20 Swiss construction firms

This content was published on Feb 17, 2026 Swiss authorities have expanded price-fixing probe to 20 construction firms.

The effects of climate change are clearly noticeable in the Swiss Alps.

Tourism Trends

Climate change in the Alps: five ways Swiss ski resorts are fighting for survival

This content was published on Feb 15, 2026 Not all Swiss ski resorts have a future. How mountain destinations are coping with less snow and cost pressures.

Long-awaited show in Davos brings Kirchner together with Picasso

Culture

Swiss exhibition explores artistic dialogue between Kirchner and Picasso

This content was published on Feb 14, 2026 In the Swiss mountain town of Davos, works by Pablo Picasso will be shown alongside pieces by Ernst Ludwig Kirchner for the first time.

New AI specialist training course launched in Switzerland

AI & work

Switzerland launches new vocational training in AI

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 Switzerland introduces a new profession as an AI specialist.

Trust in Swiss banks continues to decline

Workplace

Survey: public trust in Swiss banks declines

This content was published on Feb 10, 2026 Swiss public trust in banks drops to pre-2008 levels according to a survey by the Swiss Bankers Association.

Cluster: Swiss Identity

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