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#LivinginSwitzerland How young Swiss differ from older generations

We’ve come up with ten major differences between the generations in Switzerland.

By Sibilla Bondolfi

Eyewitness Bern climate protesters call for change

Thousands of people took to the streets in the Swiss capital Bern to protest about climate change and call for politicians to do more.

This content was published on March 15, 2019 7:48 PM Mar 15, 2019 - 19:48

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Opinion Climate strikes: why we scientists are getting involved

Young people are going on a climate strike and researchers are supporting their cause. A climate scientist from the ETH Zurich examines the movement.

By Reto Knutti

'Find her, Woopy!' A day in the life of an avalanche dog

Vali Meier skis off down the slope with canine colleague Woopy on his shoulders. Woopy is part of a long tradition of Swiss avalanche dogs.

By Marcel Anderwert, SRF

Week in Numbers Big money, big vehicles

Here’s a round-up of some of the most interesting statistics to appear in the past week’s stories.

By swissinfo.ch

Women and science Scientific research remains male-dominated

Women remain underrepresented in science in Switzerland despite making inroads, an international comparison has shown.

This content was published on March 8, 2019 5:39 PM Mar 8, 2019 - 17:39

suicide prevention Study finds alarming number of self-harm incidents

A government-commissioned study in the French-speaking Switzerland finds alarming rates of self-harm, one of the key risk factors for suicide.

This content was published on March 3, 2019 6:29 PM Mar 3, 2019 - 18:29

Circus Knie centenary The circus reflects society – with or without bearded women

Circus Knie, often called Switzerland’s national circus, will soon set off on its centenary tour. But does it still make people dream as in 1919?

By Olivier Pauchard

Working at a multinational Inside IKEA: a furniture store on a social mission

IKEA has a long and rich history in Switzerland and now it is trying to rally other companies in the country around gender equality. Will they listen?

By Jessica Davis Plüss

Transport

Switzerland’s system of railways, long-distance buses and local transport is regarded as among the best in the world.

Landmark case Federal court confirms genital cutting ruling

The Swiss Federal Court has confirmed the sentence of a Somali woman from canton Neuchâtel found guilty of genital mutilation of her two daughters.

This content was published on February 22, 2019 12:04 PM Feb 22, 2019 - 12:04

Survey Majority of population see racism as key social problem

Almost 60% of the Swiss population consider racism an important social problem, a poll by the Federal Statistical Office has found.

This content was published on February 22, 2019 9:06 AM Feb 22, 2019 - 09:06

Palliative care More and more people opting to die at home

The treatment and comfort offered dying people in Switzerland could yet be improved, according to newly-published research. 

By RTS/swissinfo.ch

Winter tradition Swiss school ski trips show signs of a comeback

There were fears the school snow sports camp tradition was dying out, but there seems to be signs of a recovery.

By Isobel Leybold-Johnson

The week ahead Prosecutors, Alpine traffic and ski trips

These are the stories from Switzerland we’ll be looking at during the week of February 17, 2019.

Railway danger Level crossings: one accident every three days

There is on average one accident every three days at level crossings, according to officials statistics, which have been seen by the SonntagsZeitung.

This content was published on February 17, 2019 3:06 PM Feb 17, 2019 - 15:06

Right to die EXIT reports over 1,200 assisted suicides in 2018

The Swiss assisted suicide organisation EXIT helped a total of 1,204 people end their lives in 2018.

This content was published on February 12, 2019 11:22 AM Feb 12, 2019 - 11:22

Cantonal votes Zurich voters veto water supply privatisation

Plans by the Zurich cantonal government to allow the partial privatisation of water utilities have failed to win voters’ approval. 

This content was published on February 10, 2019 5:33 PM Feb 10, 2019 - 17:33

Sending a signal Uri votes for more power to control bears and wolves

Nearly 70% of voters in the central Swiss canton of Uri have approved an initiative that expands its powers for regulating bear and wolf populations.

This content was published on February 10, 2019 3:26 PM Feb 10, 2019 - 15:26

Report Radical animal rights groups step up activities

The Swiss authorities have registered a major increase in ​​​​​​militant animal rights activities last year, according to a newspaper report.

This content was published on February 9, 2019 6:26 PM Feb 9, 2019 - 18:26

Trafficked eels set free in Swiss lake

A catch of eel fry that was intercepted by Swiss customs officials last month have been set free, according to the Swiss News Agency. The Federal ...

This content was published on February 8, 2019 6:09 PM Feb 8, 2019 - 18:09