Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss true crimes: the child serial killer Werner Ferrari (part 2/2)

This content was published on May 9, 2025 This two-part documentary film looks back at the police investigation into the shocking story of Switzerland’s infamous child serial killer.

Zurich cantonal government wants to compensate victims of forced labour

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Zurich cantonal government to compensate victims of forced labour

This content was published on May 8, 2025 Victims of past forced labour measures in canton Zurich could soon apply to receive a one-off solidarity compensation of CHF25,000 ($30,255).

The risk of a property bubble increased in the first quarter

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Risk of a real-estate bubble in Switzerland grew in first quarter

This content was published on May 8, 2025 The risk of a bubble in the Swiss property market increased slightly in the first three months of the year compared with the previous quarter, says UBS.

Passports for sale? Golden visa schemes are residency for the rich.

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Swiss Golden Visa scheme faces opposition

This content was published on May 7, 2025 Switzerland wants to snap up as many wealthy globetrotters as possible, but not everyone agrees with the methods being used.

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The Basel researcher whose work triggered a longevity revolution

This content was published on May 7, 2025 Basel-based scientist Michael Hall's discovery of the gene Target of Rapamycin has fuelled one of the fastest growing trends – longevity.

Zurich pensioner faces district court for feeding cats

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Swiss pensioner in court for feeding neighbour’s cat

This content was published on May 6, 2025 A 68-year-old Swiss woman is in court in Zurich on Tuesday, accused of systematically feeding her neighbour's cat "Leo" - a criminal offence in Switzerland - so that the cat no longer wanted to go home.

National Council wants to tighten juvenile criminal law

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Swiss parliamentarians want to toughen law for juvenile crimes

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The Swiss House of Representatives wants to toughen Switzerland's juvenile criminal law.

Scene of "Obscure Night - Ain't I a Child?"

Culture

Last chapter of Sylvain George’s migration trilogy heads to Cannes

This content was published on May 6, 2025 The French director talks to SWI swissinfo.ch as his film "Obscure Night – Ain’t I a Child?" premiered in Switzerland before being selected for Cannes.

"Baby torturer" René Osterwalder dies in Zurich prison

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Notorious Swiss baby torturer takes own life in Zurich prison

This content was published on May 5, 2025 René Osterwalder, who earned notoriety as a baby torturer, has died in Pöschwies prison in Switzerland.

National Council wants to enshrine non-violent education in law

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Switzerland moves to ban smacking of children

This content was published on May 5, 2025 The House of Representatives has voted to enshrine the principle of non-violent parenting in Swiss law.

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