Cluster: Swiss Identity

Swiss bank Julius Baer found guilty of negligence

Seat of the private bank Ferrier Lullin in Geneva

This content was published on Feb 6, 2019 The Julius Baer bank has been ordered to refund nearly CHF100 million to Germany in a legal dispute over funds from the defunct GDR.

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Breastfeeding in Switzerland: myths vs realities

This content was published on Feb 6, 2019 Some 95% of mothers breastfeed their newborns in Switzerland. But there are still many prejudices over if and how you should breastfeed.

Culture

Picasso’s early work on show in Basel

This content was published on Feb 6, 2019 A major exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler shows a young Picasso in search of his identity as a painter.

Education

Half of Swiss to have higher education degrees by 2037

This content was published on Feb 6, 2019 The Swiss population’s education level will rise even further over the next 20 years. The reason: demand from employers.

Demographics

Foreign prisoner rates continue to increase

This content was published on Feb 5, 2019 More than half the Swiss prison population are now foreigners who are resident abroad.

Demographics

Addiction experts call for ‘brave measures’ from politicians

This content was published on Feb 5, 2019 Switzerland’s low regulation and high purchasing power offer ideal conditions for buying or consuming drugs.

Culture

Supporting local dancers at Prix de Lausanne

This content was published on Feb 5, 2019 In keeping with recent trends, many are from Asian countries such as Japan, South Korea and China. “But we are also keen to discover talented local dancers,” notes Kathryn Bradney, the competition’s artistic and executive director and a former principal dancer from the Béjart Ballet LausanneExternal link company. For example, the competition organizes free ballet…

Demographics

Tourists return to Swiss mountain destinations

This content was published on Feb 5, 2019 Overnight stays in Swiss Alpine resorts have increased for four consecutive seasons, with summer destinations doing better than winter destinations.

The helpline – called La Main Tendue in French and Die Dargebotene Hand in German.

Demographics

Sharp rise in calls to national counselling helpline

This content was published on Feb 4, 2019 The number of people contacting the Swiss helpline for advice about psychological and personal problems rose by almost 10% in 2018.

Culture

A 2000-year-old guest in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 4, 2019

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