Cluster: Swiss Identity

Poverty in Switzerland increases by almost 10% in one year

Volunteers at a food charity in Lausanne in February

This content was published on Jul 4, 2019 Around 670,000 people are affected by poverty in Switzerland, according to the Federal Statistical Office.

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Tulane University Library’s collection

This content was published on Jul 4, 2019

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It’s time for a national littering fine in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 2, 2019 Swiss resident Paul Douglas Lovell believes Switzerland needs to enact a nationwide fine for not properly disposing of trash.

Culture

Montreux Jazz brings two weeks of music to Lake Geneva

This content was published on Jul 2, 2019 The Montreux Jazz Festival is underway for the 53rd time. Over the next two weeks there will be 450 performances, 250 of which are free.

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Swiss seamstress Marguerite Bays to become a saint

This content was published on Jul 1, 2019 On Monday, Pope Francis formally approved the sainthood at a solemn meeting of cardinals (consistory).

History

How the Sikhs integrated in Switzerland

This content was published on Jul 1, 2019 The first Sikhs to settle in Switzerland faced hardship because of their distinct appearance and traditions.

Education

Local voters approve St Gallen University expansion plans

This content was published on Jul 1, 2019 On Sunday voters in canton St Gallen will decide whether to grant its university CHF160 million ($164 million) towards building a new campus.

Culture

Elton John delivers message of tolerance at first, last Montreux show

This content was published on Jun 30, 2019 British singer-songwriter Elton John has made his first and last appearance at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

Demographics

Swiss Red Cross chooses new president

This content was published on Jun 29, 2019 Thomas Heiniger has been elected president of the Swiss Red Cross (SRC) by the delegates of the Red Cross Assembly.

History

Portraying survivors of a cruel Swiss care system

This content was published on Jun 29, 2019 The black-and-white photos by photographer Jos Schmid are stark images depicting those affected. The book of portraits has been commissioned by the IEC (Independent Expert Commission of the Federal Council) to focus on the individualsExternal link (link in German) who fell victim to Switzerland’s “administrative care” system. It is the first volume in a series of ten dedicated…

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