Cluster: Swiss Identity

Emmaus Federation of Switzerland distances itself from Abbé Pierre

Emmaus Federation Switzerland distances itself from Abbé Pierre

This content was published on Oct 21, 2024 The Emmaus Federation of Switzerland has condemned the sexual abuses attributed to the late Abbé Pierre, a French Catholic priest who campaigned for the poor and homeless.

Sotomo study: Flexible working hours only a burden for a minority

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Swiss workers say flexible working hours would lead to less stress

This content was published on Oct 21, 2024 More flexibility in the workplace leads to less stress, says a study conducted by the Sotomo research institute on behalf of the Swiss Employers' Association.

Local birds are the stars of this year's Bern Light Show

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Local birds are stars of this year’s Bern light show

This content was published on Oct 19, 2024 The Rendez-vous Bundesplatz light show enters a new round on Saturday. This year, birds will be chirping, squawking and fluttering all over the façade of the federal parliament.

Cantons and cities want to improve the situation of children living in poverty

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Swiss cantons step up efforts to tackle child poverty

This content was published on Oct 17, 2024 Swiss cantons and cities have decided to strengthen social welfare services and increase basic needs provisions for children in poverty.

Jura poet and autonomist Alexandre Voisard is no more

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Jura poet and autonomist Alexandre Voisard has died

This content was published on Oct 16, 2024 Jura poet, writer and autonomist Alexandre Voisard died on Tuesday at the age of 94.

An average of 185 people die every year while playing sport

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Almost 200 people die a year in Switzerland doing sport

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 Every year, an average of 185 people die while playing sport in Switzerland. Most of the fatal sports accidents occur in mountain sports.

FOPH recommends vaccination against flu and coronavirus

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Swiss health office recommends vaccination against flu and Covid

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 The Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) is once again warning against the flu this year.

University of Zurich app tracks illnesses while traveling

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Swiss app tracks illnesses while travelling

This content was published on Oct 15, 2024 Someone falls ill on every third trip. Gastrointestinal complaints and respiratory symptoms are the most common.