Cluster: Swiss Identity

Basel monkey house welcomes new residents

This content was published on Jul 25, 2019 Newborns of three Latin-American monkey species – coppery titis, spider monkeys and cotton-top tamarins – have come into the world at Basel Zoo.

Demographics

Headless, trouserless man found on Swiss border

This content was published on Jul 25, 2019 The body of an 81-year-old Swiss citizen has been found in a field on the Swiss-French border. His head was next to his body.

school classroom with globe in front of picture

Education

Can I teach in Swiss schools with a foreign qualification?

This content was published on Jul 25, 2019 In response to our story on Switzerland’s teacher shortage, many readers wanted to know if foreigners could teach in Swiss local schools.

The Mopani Central Training Centre in Zambia.

Education

Swiss firms help build professional skills in Africa

This content was published on Jul 23, 2019 The Swiss have made vocational training central to their diplomatic and business culture. This spells good news for the African continent.

Demographics

Tick-transmitted diseases fall sharply

This content was published on Jul 22, 2019 Cases of tick-borne diseases, including encephalitis and Lyme disease, almost halved in Switzerland in the first six months of 2019 compared with the same period last year.

History

How to rescue a loved one from a sect

This content was published on Jul 21, 2019 Are you worried that someone you know is drifting away after joining a sect? Swiss helpline Infosekta answers some of our readers’ questions.

History

Switzerland and the first Moon landing

This content was published on Jul 20, 2019 Switzerland is marking 50 years since man first set foot on the Moon. How did the event influence the country?

Entrance to the An Nur Mosque, as seen in 2015. It has been closed since 2017

Demographics

Federal Court dismisses Imam’s appeal

This content was published on Jul 19, 2019 Judges at the Swiss Federal Court have thrown out an appeal by an Imam convicted of inciting hate and violence, who worked at a Winterthur mosque.

History

The beautiful lunar toy from Bern

This content was published on Jul 19, 2019 The first manned mission to the moon was also one giant leap for the University of Bern, which helped to clear up a misconception about the Big Bang.

Culture

Teenagers take to the stage in giant winegrowers’ festival

This content was published on Jul 18, 2019 A Rio carnival-scale festival is underway on the shores of Lake Geneva. Teenage actors and singers tell swissinfo.ch why they think it's cool.

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