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Swiss nomadic people were victims of crimes against humanity, says government

This content was published on Feb 20, 2025 The persecution of Sinti and Yenish in Switzerland in the 20th century is a crime against humanity according to current international law.

Immigration to Switzerland dropped by 15% in 2024

This content was published on Feb 20, 2025 Immigration to Switzerland fell by 15.6% to 83,392 people in 2024 compared to the previous year.

Swiss Tibetans and Uyghurs under pressure from China

Tibetans and Uyghurs in Switzerland face pressure from China

This content was published on Feb 12, 2025 Tibetans and Uyghurs living in Switzerland are probably under pressure from China and are being encouraged to spy on their community, according to the Swiss government.

Left-wing Bernese pub in court for racial discrimination

Swiss restaurant in court for discrimination against white reggae band

This content was published on Feb 10, 2025 An alternative leftwing bar and restaurant in Bern has been taken to court for racial discrimination.

Cohesion in Switzerland perceived as weak

This content was published on Feb 9, 2025 Two-thirds of Swiss people feel that cohesion in the country is “rather weak”, according to a study. Some 83% of respondents even felt that the sense of community was declining.

Basel diocese files five claims of sexual abuse in Swiss Catholic Church

This content was published on Jan 21, 2025 The diocese of Basel has received 141 reports of sexual abuse since the publication of a sweeping study on violations in the Catholic Church by the University of Zurich in 2023.

Human remains found in 1957 shipwreck in Lake Constance

Human remains found in 1957 plane wreckage in Lake Constance

This content was published on Jan 13, 2025 A team of divers says it has come across human remains during an operation involving the wreckage of the Swissair DC-3 which crashed into Lake Constance in June 1957.

"It is impossible to fully go back, neither physically nor as a person," says Chris/Nadia Brönimann.

Switzerland’s most renowned trans person no longer wants to be a woman

This content was published on Jan 12, 2025 Chris Brönimann became Nadia just before the turn of the millennium. Now Switzerland's most famous transgender figure is publicly grappling with regret over that choice.

"One million stars" on the Bundesplatz against poverty

‘One million stars’ against poverty light up Swiss parliament square

This content was published on Jan 12, 2025 Swiss charity Caritas lit thousands of candles on parliament square in Bern on Saturday, a reminder that many people in Switzerland still live in poverty.

Several anti-Semitic attacks in Zurich at the weekend

Several anti-Semitic attacks reported in Zurich

This content was published on Dec 11, 2024 Several anti-Semitic incidents were reported in Zurich last weekend. Jewish people were physically attacked or verbally abused.

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Swiss nomadic people were victims of crimes against humanity, says government

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Immigration to Switzerland dropped by 15% in 2024

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Tibetans and Uyghurs in Switzerland face pressure from China

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Cohesion in Switzerland perceived as weak

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Basel diocese files five claims of sexual abuse in Swiss Catholic Church

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Human remains found in 1957 plane wreckage in Lake Constance

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