Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss schools abroad face continued uncertainty as new term begins

The Colegio Helvetia in Bogota, Colombia, in pre-Covid times

This content was published on Aug 21, 2020 Many of Switzerland’s official schools abroad are still unsure whether they will reopen for the new term after being shut down due to the coronavirus.

Demographics

Shoppers in Basel must wear face masks to reduce Covid-19 risks

This content was published on Aug 20, 2020 Basel City has become the first German-speaking canton to require customers to wear face masks in shops.

Demographics

Swiss worry more about antibiotic resistance and cancer than Covid-19

This content was published on Aug 20, 2020 In a recent survey, Swiss say the pandemic poses less of a risk to society than mental illness and antibiotic resistance.

Demographics

Mia, Emma, Liam, Noah: the most popular baby names of 2019

This content was published on Aug 18, 2020 Mia was the most popular name for newborn girls in Switzerland last year, while Liam topped the list for baby boys.

History

Swiss efforts in Cyprus thwarted by reality

This content was published on Aug 16, 2020 The Swiss played a significant role in the process of Cypriot independence, but the results remain mixed.

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Search for missing Spanish canyoning tourist resumes

This content was published on Aug 15, 2020 Three men died and a fourth is missing after a canyoning accident on Wednesday evening in the northeastern Swiss canton of St Gallen.

Culture

Film awards announced for virtual Locarno festival

This content was published on Aug 14, 2020 This year the festival decided to support independent productions that were halted due to the pandemic. Ten films from Switzerland and ten from abroad took part in a section called “The Films After Tomorrow”, with two winners each being awarded a CHF70,000 ($77,000) prize. Lucrecia Martel’s Argentinian documentary film “Chocobar”, about the murder of activist…

The Ida Ziegler, one of three ships that belonged to Winterthur merchants

History

How Switzerland profited from colonialism

This content was published on Aug 14, 2020 Switzerland had no colonies of its own – which was exactly why it was able to profit from colonialism.

History

Switzerland and its colonists

Switzerland had no colonies – yet some Swiss worked with colonial powers and profited from their seizure of resources on other continents.

Demographics

Drug prices fall in Switzerland but generics remain expensive

This content was published on Aug 13, 2020 Switzerland is narrowing the gap with other European countries when it comes to the cost of medicines. But generics are still double the price.

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