Cluster: Swiss Identity

Billion-franc Rolex project uncovers ancient Roman road

This content was published on Apr 4, 2024 A Roman road used to run through the site where Swiss watchmaker Rolex is building a massive new factory.

Vitus Huonder smiles into the camera. He has short grey hair under a dark red cap, glasses, and wears a black cassock with orange buttons and trim, and a golden chain around his neck.

History

Former bishop of Chur Vitus Huonder dies aged 81

This content was published on Apr 4, 2024 Vitus Huonder, former bishop of Chur, died on Wednesday following a serious illness, the Society of St Pius X has announced.

Offering ageing workers a chance to retire later could help plug Switzerland’s historic labour shortage in some key sectors.

Demographics

Flexible retirement could help plug labour gaps in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 3, 2024 Offering ageing workers a chance to retire later could help plug Switzerland’s historic labour shortage in some key sectors. The Swiss recently voted against raising the pension age to 66, but could there be some wiggle room?

Demographics

Flexible retirement could help plug labour gaps in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 3, 2024 At a stretch, people of retirement age could be persuaded to stay at work longer.

Yodellers walk through the streets of Brig for the Yodelling Festival in traditional costume. A dark-haired woman yodelling is at the forefront of the photo in a white, short-sleeved blouse, navy waistcoat and red scarf and skirt. Behind her are men yodelling in black hats, white shirt sleeves, red waistcoats and black trousers.

Culture

Switzerland seeks UNESCO cultural heritage recognition for yodelling

This content was published on Apr 2, 2024 Switzerland has submitted a nomination to UNESCO for yodelling to be included on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity.

Groups of skiers in brightly coloured outfits gather at the top of a snow-covered piste with white mountains visible in the distance

Demographics

Swiss tourism sector reports successful winter season

This content was published on Apr 2, 2024 Thanks to the early onset of wintry conditions in November and high occupancy over the festive period, most destinations saw a successful season.

Culture

Hundreds join Easter March in Bern

This content was published on Apr 1, 2024 Some 500 people took part in the Easter March in Bern on Monday. They called for demilitarisation rather than rearmament.

Demographics

Pornography offenses soar among minors in Switzerland

This content was published on Apr 1, 2024 Sending a nude picture is against the law in Switzerland.

Demographics

Switzerland’s new road safety rules come into force

This content was published on Apr 1, 2024 New cars must be equipped with driver assistance systems and an accident data recorder, while new fast electric bicycles must be fitted with a speedometer.

History

Electric dreams: the Swiss origins of the electric guitar

This content was published on Apr 1, 2024 The story of how two people from Basel helped invent the electric guitar.

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