Cluster: Swiss Identity

Switzerland spends more than the EU on education

This content was published on Feb 6, 2020 As a percentage of total public finances, Switzerland spent more on education and less on defence than the European Union.

Ein Mann zieht eine Frau am den Haaren (gestellte Szene)

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Switzerland increases efforts against domestic violence

This content was published on Feb 6, 2020 In Switzerland, 18,522 crimes relating to domestic violence were registered in 2018 alone. Authorities plan to step up the fight against such abuse.

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What people in Switzerland are addicted to

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 Besides drinking and smoking, the list of addictions is getting longer with trends like vaping and online gambling.

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Coronavirus: Two Swiss nationals face quarantine at sea

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 Two Swiss nationals are trapped in their cabins on a cruise ship in Japan after ten cases of coronavirus were discovered on board.

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Roger Humbert: Swiss pioneer of concrete photography

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 The Basel-based photographer and art designer Roger Humbert is a leading avant-garde photographer in Switzerland.

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Food bank: a third of Swiss food ‘goes to waste’

This content was published on Feb 5, 2020 The foundation collected 3,820 tonnes of food that was not for sale but still in perfect condition – a 5.6% increase relative to 2018. That surplus food was delivered free of charge to around 500 social institutions and food distribution points. In total, the quantity of goods corresponded to over eight million meals for people…

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Report outlines hefty bill to cut down on Swiss noise pollution

This content was published on Feb 4, 2020 The bill to deal with excessive noise pollution in Switzerland is estimated at CHF6 billion ($6.2 billion), according to a federal survey.

Culture

Spotlight on ballet at the Prix de Lausanne

This content was published on Feb 4, 2020 The Prix de Lausanne international ballet competition has started, we look at how training has changed over the years.

Culture

Dancing is not technique, but art and pleasure

This content was published on Feb 4, 2020 Philippe Cohen, ballet director of the Grand Théatre de Genève, speaks positively about how dance training has evolved.

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Experts warn of ‘confusing’ range of addictive products

This content was published on Feb 4, 2020 The Addiction Switzerland foundation has called for clear rules for the licensing of potentially addictive consumer products on the Swiss market.

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