Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss carnival organisers tighten security after Crans-Montana tragedy

After Crans-Montana, caution is advised for carnivals

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Carnival organisers in Switzerland have been stepping up fire-fighting and safety measures following the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana.

UN experts alarmed by prosecution after sit-in at EPFZ

Foreign Affairs

UN experts alarmed by criminal sanctions after Gaza protest at Swiss university

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich pursuing criminal prosecution of students who protested its partnerships with Israeli institutions.

Democracy initiative not heard by National Council committee

Swiss Politics

Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation laws.

Edna Politi was the first Israeli who made a feature documentary about Palestinian refugees ("For the Palestinians", 1974). Later she focused on the music and composers of the 20th century.

Swiss cinema

Solothurn honours Edna Politi, a filmmaker shaped by exile, memory and resistance

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 Politi is the first non-Swiss to be chosen as guest of honour of the Solothurn Film Days.

Many companies have held back investments in 2025

Workplace

Survey: Swiss CEOs optimistic about 2026 after US trade deal

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss CEOs grow optimistic for 2026 after US trade deal boosts investment outlook.

Half of Swiss local authorities rely on social networks

Demographics

Half of Swiss local authorities communicate via social media

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Nearly 50% of Swiss municipalities now use social media to communicate.

Price increase for residential property continues in 2025

Housing

Swiss housing prices surged in 2025

This content was published on Jan 20, 2026 Swiss home prices surged in 2025, fueled by lower interest rates and demand for Saron mortgages.

Pile dwellings in Lake Inkwil are protected for decades

Culture

Swiss authorities protect UNESCO pile dwellings from beavers

This content was published on Jan 19, 2026 Swiss authorities have completed special measures to protect UNESCO-heritage pile dwelling settlements on Lake Inkwil, between cantons Bern and Solothurn, from beaver damage.

Italian-Swiss MSC invests in the port of Misrata

Workplace

Swiss-Italian shipping giant MSC invests in Libyan port of Misrata

This content was published on Jan 19, 2026 Libyan authorities have announced a strategic partnership deal worth $3 billion with a Qatari fund and Swiss-Italian shipping giant MSC’s subsidiary to develop Misrata port.

Federal government anticipates increasing shortage of flats

Demographics

Swiss authorities predict worsening housing shortage in 2026

This content was published on Jan 17, 2026 The director of the Federal Office for Housing, Martin Tschirren, expects the housing shortage in Switzerland to get worse this year.

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