Cluster: Swiss Identity

Over 100 ‘Extinction Rebellion’ activists face charges in Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 7, 2019 Swiss police have pressed criminal charges against 117 climate activists for blocking a road and a bridge during protests in September.

History

‘Importing’ foreign-trained imams can cause problems

This content was published on Nov 5, 2019 Around 130 imams are active in Switzerland, mostly Sunnis, and many of whom receive their religious training abroad.

History

European court opposes Swiss deportation of Afghan refugee

This content was published on Nov 5, 2019 An Afghan Christian who fled to Switzerland but was denied asylum should not be sent back to his home country, a European court has ruled.

Education

Switzerland falls in global English skills ranking

This content was published on Nov 5, 2019 The Swiss have slipped slightly - down to 19th place - in an annual ranking of English-language skills.

Demographics

Seven small earthquakes shake southwest Switzerland

This content was published on Nov 5, 2019 Switzerland was hit by seven small earthquakes early on Tuesday morning in the high mountain region between cantons Bern and Valais.

Education

How important are university rankings?

This content was published on Nov 5, 2019 Swiss universities tend to do well in university rankings. But how are they regarded by the institutions themselves?

Culture

Moments at the Circus

This content was published on Nov 5, 2019 This month, Circus Knie concluded its centennial tour through Switzerland. Here are some impressions by our journalist, Shao Dahai.

Eritrean man killed by train in apparent accident

This content was published on Nov 4, 2019 The man was walking along the train tracks when he was caught by the train, according to local authorities, who believe the incident was an accident. The train driver applied the emergency brake in vain. Another recent fatality was that of a Swiss train conductor who was trapped in a train door as it was leaving…

Demographics

Swiss woman dies climbing Ecuador volcano

This content was published on Nov 4, 2019 Two of her compatriots were also wounded in the accident that took place as she crossed a crevasse while making the 5,900-metre ascent. The Swiss foreign ministry has been informed of the accident and is following up on the matter. All three hikers reportedly fell into the crevasse. Local mountain guides managed to rescue the…

Demographics

Attack on Swiss precious metals van nipped in the bud

This content was published on Nov 4, 2019 Eight men suspected of planning an attack on a van carrying precious metals in Switzerland have been arrested in neighbouring France.

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