Cluster: Swiss Identity

Infertility: how Switzerland is failing many couples who want a child

More and more couples need medical help to be fertile: a clinic in Zurich.

This content was published on May 17, 2024 Infertility affects around one couple in seven in Switzerland, but access to assisted reproductive technology is hindered by the lack of treatment and restrictive legislation.

Lauterbrunnen is one of Switzerland’s most iconic destinations with its breathtaking scenery, sites like the Staubbach Falls and Alpine charm. But the small mountain village continues to attract a growing number of tourists.

Demographics

Swiss village of Lauterbrunnen mulls Venice-style tourist entry charge

This content was published on May 16, 2024 Lauterbrunnen, with its Instagram-friendly Alpine waterfalls and cliffs, is a victim of overtourism. It is now considering whether to follow Venice and start charging day-trippers for access.

Austrian filmmaker Jessica Hausner pictured at the Cannes film festival. Her hands are on a white surface in front of her as she smiles into the camera. She has long blonde hair and wears a black coat with a white spotted black blouse undernearth with a bow tied at the neck. Blurred outlines of people are visible behind her.

Culture

Jessica Hausner to head jury at 2024 Locarno Film Festival

This content was published on May 16, 2024 The Austrian filmmaker will preside over the jury at the 77th edition of the film festival in August.

Demographics

Coercion still an issue in Swiss welfare system, report finds

This content was published on May 16, 2024 The rights of vulnerable people are still sometimes disregarded by the Swiss welfare system, a national research programme has found.

young children wearing bibs eating in day care

Education

Swiss childcare: majority receive external care, grandparents remain pillars

This content was published on May 16, 2024 Almost two-thirds (62%) of children under the age of 13 in Switzerland benefit from out-of-home childcare.

View of railway construction site in Lausanne, May 2, 2024.

Demographics

Government plans to invest over CHF16bn in Swiss rail network

This content was published on May 15, 2024 The federal government intends to invest CHF16.4 billion ($18.1 billion) in railway infrastructure between 2025 and 2028, CHF2 billion more than for the current period.

Two watches belonging to Michael Schumacher that were auctioned on Tuesday.

Culture

Michael Schumacher’s watches fetch CHF4 million at Swiss auction

This content was published on May 15, 2024 Watches belonging to Formula 1 great Michael Schumacher sold for around CHF4 million ($4.41 million) at auction house Christie's in Geneva on Tuesday.

One of Hodler's more iconic works: Der Tag (The Day), 1904/1906

Culture

Swiss artists remix Ferdinand Hodler for the 21st century

This content was published on May 15, 2024 Zurich’s Kunsthaus highlights Ferdinand Hodler’s more progressive stances through the eyes, and works, of contemporary artists.

Culture

Switzerland wins Eurovision Song Contest 2024

This content was published on May 12, 2024 Nemo brought the Eurovision Song Contest to Switzerland with a victory on Saturday evening in Malmö, Sweden. It is Switzerland's third victory in the history of the music contest.

Demographics

Majority of long Covid insurance claims rejected in Switzerland

This content was published on May 11, 2024 More than 60% of people with long Covid have been refused support by invalidity insurance.

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