Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss tourist faces charges in Bali for allegedly insulting religious holiday

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 A Swiss tourist has been arrested by the Indonesian authorities in Bali accused of using expletives to denigrate a Hindu religious holiday observed on the tourist island.

Workplace

Trainer maker On can use Swiss cross on sports shoes

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The shoe manufacturer On has been successful in its long-running battle with the Swiss authorities to use the Swiss cross on its running shoes.

Economists forecast moderate growth in 2026

Workplace

Swiss economists predict moderate growth in 2026

This content was published on Mar 23, 2026 The latest KOF Swiss Economic Institute survey shows economists holding firm on their 1% growth outlook for 2026.

Culture

An exhibition to turn borders into meeting places

This content was published on Mar 22, 2026 Borders are often seen as a divisive factor, but Geneva-based architect and artist Anna Grichting is working to turn them into an ecological zone where people can meet. An exhibition exploring this approach runs from 1 to 17 April at the WRP Foundation in Geneva.

Swiss cinema

New Swiss foundation to catalogue Jean-Luc Godard’s film archive

This content was published on Mar 22, 2026 The Jean-Luc Godard Foundation aims to preserve and share the archive of the 2022-deceased director, who left behind works scattered worldwide and the thorny matter of film rights.

Drawing at the risk of one's freedom: three authors exhibit in Morges

Culture

Three under threat cartoonists exhibit in Morges

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Criticised, sometimes sacked or taken to court, three cartoonists from India, Hong Kong and Turkey are unveiling their work at the Maison du dessin de presse in Morges. They were awarded the Courage Prize in 2024 and 2025 for their commitment to defending freedom of expression. On view until 24 May.

Demographics

Switzerland’s queer community fears rollback of LGBTIQ+ rights

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Campaigns targeting the LGBTIQ+ community in the United States are also affecting Switzerland.

Silhouettes of people wearing rainbow-coloured umbrellas.

Swiss Politics

Seven graphics showing how LGBTIQ+ people are doing in Switzerland

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 What is it like to live as a queer person in Switzerland? A study sheds light on discrimination, coming out, and self-harm.

Foreign Affairs

Benin bronzes: Geneva and Zurich return goods to Nigeria

This content was published on Mar 21, 2026 Two Swiss museums will return 28 looted Benin artefacts to Nigeria, adding to growing efforts to repatriate colonial-era treasures.

Confederation expects poorer finances due to 13th AHV pension

Swiss Politics

Swiss authorities expect poorer finances due to additional pension payments

This content was published on Mar 19, 2026 The outlook for Switzerland's public finances has deteriorated for 2026 and 2027 due to the introduction of the 13th pension payment and an expected deficit in unemployment insurance.

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