Cluster: Swiss Identity

Switzerland see pros and cons of enhanced parental leave

Federal Council sees advantages and disadvantages of parental leave

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 The Swiss government remains non-committal about a proposal to beef up parental leave.

Supporters of left-wing Vetevendosje! party celebrate following results of a parliamentary election, in Pristina,

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When Kosovo votes, so do 27,000 Kosovars in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 19, 2025 A large number voted for the incumbent prime minister, Albin Kurti – who is well aware of the importance of his supporters in the diaspora.

Toggenburg entrepreneur Eugen Kägi has died

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Swiss businessman Eugen Kägi dies

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Eugen Kägi, who helped build the family-run firm behind the popular chocolate-covered Kägi-fret wafers, died on February 13, aged 96, it was announced on Tuesday.

Finding an apartment is particularly difficult in cities such as Zurich, Lausanne and Geneva. At the same time, many office buildings on the outskirts of cities stand empty.

Demographics

Empty offices in Switzerland could house 43,000 people

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Empty office buildings in Switzerland could in theory accommodate 43,000 people, according to a report by Swiss public television, RTS.

Approximately 68,000 Ukrainians with S protection status in Switzerland

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Around 68,000 Ukrainian refugees live in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Three years after the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, almost 68,000 Ukrainians are currently living in Switzerland as refugees with protection status S.

Fewer asylum applications in Switzerland in 2024

Demographics

Switzerland reports drop in asylum applications in 2024

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 The number of asylum applications submitted in Switzerland in 2024 decreased by 8.2% to 27,740 cases.

Demographics

English and other foreign languages on rise in Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 The proportion of people in Switzerland whose main language is not one of the four national languages – German, French, Italian or Romansh - has risen significantly in recent years.

Major drug trafficking network dismantled in Sierre (VS)

Demographics

Police bust drug trafficking ring in southern Switzerland

This content was published on Feb 18, 2025 Valais cantonal police have broken up a major drug trafficking ring in the Sierre region in southern Switzerland. Thirty people, including minors, have been arrested.

Fribourg honors 100 years of Jean Tinguely

Culture

Swiss canton celebrates artist Jean Tinguely centenary

This content was published on Feb 17, 2025 Fribourg is honouring the cultural and social legacy of Swiss mechanical artist Jean Tinguely, who would have celebrated his 100th birthday this year.

Lucerne soprano Edith Mathis passes away

Culture

Swiss soprano Edith Mathis passes away aged 87

This content was published on Feb 17, 2025 Swiss soprano Edith Mathis, praised for her interpretations of Mozart, has died at the age of 87.

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