Cluster: Swiss Identity

How Swiss federalism emerged and shapes the nation

This content was published on Apr 11, 2025 In a country with four official languages and 26 cantons, federalism is a principle deeply rooted in the people and political system of Switzerland.

Controversial return of Russian soprano Anna Netrebko to Zurich

Culture

Controversial Russian soprano Anna Netrebko returns to Zurich

This content was published on Apr 10, 2025 Netrebko, whose 2024 concert in Lucerne was cancelled due to security worries, is to perform at the Zurich Opera House from November.

Cultural capital CH 2030: six cities declare their intention

Culture

Six Swiss cities to bid for 2030 ‘Capital of Culture’ title

This content was published on Apr 8, 2025 The Swiss cities of Aarau, Bellinzona, Lugano, Schaffhausen, Thun and Zug are competing to become Switzerland's "Capital of Culture" in 2030.

Record-breaking Bocion sold at Basel auction for $270,250

Culture

François Bocion painting fetches record at Swiss auction

This content was published on Apr 8, 2025 The oil painting La chasse aux grèbes by Lausanne artist François Bocion (1828-1890) fetched a record CHF270,250 ($315,530) at an auction in Basel in early April, the highest price ever paid for one of his works.

The Swiss school system is popular with the population.

Education

Why the Swiss school system is so successful

This content was published on Apr 8, 2025 Go to university or complete an apprenticeship? Switzerland's unique dual system opens up career paths early on, but leaves many options open for later.

Demographics

Swiss property prices continue to climb

This content was published on Apr 8, 2025 The prices of owner-occupied properties continued to rise in the first three months of 2025. But large regional disparities remain.

Artists' Exchange offers a showcase for Swiss stage art

Culture

Artists’ Exchange offers showcase for Swiss stage performers

This content was published on Apr 7, 2025 With over 60 performances, the four-day event showcases a cross-section of the Swiss theatre scene.

Pronounced social inequalities in oral and dental health

Demographics

Social inequalities seen in Swiss oral and dental health

This content was published on Apr 7, 2025 Pronounced social inequalities exist in Switzerland when it comes to oral and dental health.

Thousands demonstrate in Zurich for affordable rents

Demographics

Thousands in Zurich join march to protest against housing crisis

This content was published on Apr 6, 2025 Several thousand protesters took part in rally in Zurich on Saturday calling for affordable housing.

Martigny: the world record for the largest raclette is held in Switzerland

Demographics

Swiss claim record for world’s largest raclette

This content was published on Apr 6, 2025 A total of 4,893 people took part in the world's biggest raclette event in Martigny, western Switzerland, on Saturday.

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