Cluster: Swiss Identity

The Swiss man who exposed exploitation of emigrants in 19th-century Brazil

170 years ago, Thomas Davatz left Switzerland for Brazil, in search of opportunity.

This content was published on Feb 8, 2026 Some 170 years ago, Thomas Davatz led a revolt in Brazil that exposed the exploitation of European immigrants to Latin America in the 19th century.

Truth or Tale: Is Switzerland strict when it comes to naming children?

Demographics

Truth or tale: Does Switzerland have strict laws on naming children?

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 A reader asked whether Switzerland has particularly strict laws on naming children compared to other countries.

Workplace

New Nestlé boss plots strategic overhaul to reignite growth

This content was published on Feb 4, 2026 The Swiss food giant is under pressure to slim down following a tumultuous period.

An assisted suicide room, with a glass and a vial labelled 'sodium pentobarbital' in the foreground.

Swiss Politics

Swiss politicians decide against monitoring assisted-suicide tourism

This content was published on Feb 2, 2026 How many people travel to Switzerland to end their lives? Swiss politicians do not want a precise count. Parliament has rejected a proposal to introduce monitoring.

What do you think of Switzerland’s liberal approach to assisted suicide?

What do you think about Switzerland as an assisted suicide destination and how is it viewed in your country?

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Franc increasingly strong against the dollar, but SNB does not seem to be intervening

Workplace

Swiss franc strengthens against dollar, but SNB unlikely to intervene

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 The Swiss franc continues to get stronger against the dollar, with a new high reported on Tuesday. But the Swiss National Bank (SNB) is unlikely to intervene, according to a financial expert.

After Crans-Montana, caution is advised for carnivals

Culture

Swiss carnival organisers tighten security after Crans-Montana tragedy

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 Carnival organisers in Switzerland have been stepping up fire-fighting and safety measures following the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire in Crans-Montana.

UN experts alarmed by prosecution after sit-in at EPFZ

Foreign Affairs

UN experts alarmed by criminal sanctions after Gaza protest at Swiss university

This content was published on Jan 27, 2026 United Nations human rights experts have expressed alarm over the Swiss federal technology institute ETH Zurich pursuing criminal prosecution of students who protested its partnerships with Israeli institutions.

Democracy initiative not heard by National Council committee

Swiss Politics

Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation

This content was published on Jan 24, 2026 Swiss House committee rejects initiative to simplify naturalisation laws.

Edna Politi was the first Israeli who made a feature documentary about Palestinian refugees ("For the Palestinians", 1974). Later she focused on the music and composers of the 20th century.

Swiss cinema

Solothurn honours Edna Politi, a filmmaker shaped by exile, memory and resistance

This content was published on Jan 23, 2026 Politi is the first non-Swiss to be chosen as guest of honour of the Solothurn Film Days.

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