Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss-Japanese friendship continues to blossom

This content was published on Apr 4, 2019 Bern has 36 new cherry trees thanks to the deep roots of a Japanese friendship.

Blick nach oben an eine Hausfassade mit vergitterten Fenstern.

Demographics

Switzerland is Europe leader in prison escapees

This content was published on Apr 3, 2019 Switzerland has the highest rate in Europe of prisoners who manage to flee detention centres, according to a new study.

Culture

Recyclable plastic art animates Swiss village

This content was published on Apr 3, 2019 Since when do meerkats and penguins live in southern Switzerland? Since a travelling art movement transplanted them there!

Demographics

Vaccine scepticism – a phenomenon in affluent societies

This content was published on Apr 3, 2019 Some parents in Switzerland decide not to have their children vaccinated, which prevents the full eradication of certain diseases. Why?

Culture

Swiss graffiti artist fined by German court

This content was published on Apr 2, 2019 Harald Naegeli, known as the “Sprayer of Zurich”, has been fined by a German court for damaging properties in Düsseldorf.

History

When the Americans bombed a Swiss town

This content was published on Apr 1, 2019 Exactly 75 years ago, the Americans accidentally dropped nearly 400 bombs over the city of Schaffhausen, devastating the city.

Demographics

Switzerland sees sharp rise in measles cases

This content was published on Apr 1, 2019 The number of reported cases of measles is climbing in Switzerland – almost 100 since the start of 2019.

Demographics

Rising numbers of young people committing sexual crimes

This content was published on Mar 31, 2019 More and more young people are being convicted of sexual crimes, ranging from possession of illegal material to assault.

Culture

The visionary Swiss engineer who changed the face of New York

This content was published on Mar 31, 2019 Othmar Ammann designed and built many of New York City’s iconic bridges and redefined the art of bridge-building.

Culture

The best Swiss press photography

This content was published on Mar 30, 2019 From politics to football and art, these are the winners of this year's Swiss Press Photo Award.

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